Unisex name
Ghafur name meaning
“ever-forgiving”
Ghafur is a name used for both boys and girls meaning ever-forgiving. It comes from Arabic ghafūr, an intensive form expressing abundant forgiveness. The form Al-Ghafūr is also one of the divine names in Islam, providing a religious usage of the source word alongside its meaning.
What does Ghafur mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ghafur
From Arabic ghafūr, an intensive form expressing abundant forgiveness. Al-Ghafūr is one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | G |
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Ghafur in Islam and the Quran
Ghafur does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (غفور) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 173.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Ghafur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ghafur/ |
| Arabic script | غفور |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒ꦳ꦥ꦳ꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌ᮪ᮠᮖᮥᮁ |
Is Ghafur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ghafur is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ghafur is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ghafur
Names with related meanings
- Rahman♂Abundant in mercy
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Rahmawati♀Compassion, graciousness
- Rachman♂♀Abundant in mercy
- Rachmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Yan♂God is gracious
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Rohman♂Abundantly merciful
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Rahim♂Full of mercy
- Rahmad♂Mercy, grace
FAQ about the name Ghafur
What is the meaning of Ghafur?
Ghafur means ever-forgiving. From Arabic ghafūr, an intensive form expressing abundant forgiveness. Al-Ghafūr is one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Ghafur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ghafur is used for both boys and girls.
What is the origin of the name Ghafur?
Ghafur is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ghafur in the Quran?
Ghafur does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (غفور) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 173.
How many syllables does Ghafur have?
Ghafur has 2 syllables (Gha-fur) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ghafur?
Ghafur is rare in our data sample.
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