Boy name
Jakfar name meaning
“stream, small river”
Jakfar is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning stream or small river. It is an Indonesian spelling of Jaʿfar and carries the same meaning as that source name. The name is known through figures including Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib.
What does Jakfar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Jakfar
An Indonesian spelling of Arabic Jaʿfar, meaning a stream or small river. The name is known through figures including Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Jakfar in Islam and the Quran
Jakfar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Jakfar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jakfar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jakfar: stream, small river
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Ikhwanul: brothers, male siblings
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Meaning of each word
- Jakfar: stream, small river
- Masturi: covered or concealed
- Fairus: turquoise gemstone
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Jakfar Farisi
Meaning of each word
- Jakfar: stream, small river
- Farisi: associated with Persia
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Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Jakfar: stream, small river
- Ainul: eye or spring, a compound element
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Jakfar Rafi
Meaning of each word
- Jakfar: stream, small river
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
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Meaning of each word
- Jakfar: stream, small river
- Zacky: pure, virtuous
- Khalif: successor or replacement
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How to pronounce Jakfar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒakfar/ |
| Arabic script | جعفر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦏ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮊ᮪ᮖᮁ |
Is Jakfar a boy’s name?
Yes, Jakfar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jakfar ranks #2,242 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jakfar
Names with related meanings
- Rio♂A river
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Djafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Kautsar♂An abundant gift of goodness
- Jaafar♂Small river, stream of water
- Kelvin♂The River Kelvin
- Reva♂♀Moving or flowing
- Sindu♂River or ocean
- Irawadi♂The Irrawaddy River
- Jordan♂That which flows down
- Nahrawi♂Associated with a river
Famous people named Jakfar
- Jakfar · b. 1971
- Jakfar Sidik · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Jakfar
What is the meaning of Jakfar?
Jakfar means stream, small river. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic Jaʿfar, meaning a stream or small river. The name is known through figures including Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib.
Is Jakfar a boy’s name?
Yes, Jakfar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jakfar?
Jakfar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Jakfar in the Quran?
Jakfar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jakfar have?
Jakfar has 2 syllables (Jak-far) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jakfar?
Jakfar ranks #2,242 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jakfar?
Some ideas: Jakfar Mahbub Ikhwanul; Jakfar Masturi Fairus; Jakfar Farisi.
Famous people named Jakfar?
Notable people named Jakfar include Jakfar, Jakfar Sidik.
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