Boy name
Jauhar name meaning
“precious stone; essence”
Jauhar is a masculine name from Arabic, meaning a precious stone or essence. Its source word is Arabic jawhar, which carries both meanings. The Arabic word was borrowed from Persian gawhar, giving the name a linguistic connection to Persian through its Arabic source.
What does Jauhar 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 Jauhar
From Arabic jawhar, meaning a precious stone or essence. The Arabic word was borrowed from Persian gawhar.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Jauhar in Islam and the Quran
Jauhar 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.
How to pronounce Jauhar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒauhar/ |
| Arabic script | جوهر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦲꦸꦲꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮅᮠᮁ |
Is Jauhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Jauhar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jauhar ranks #4,956 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jauhar
Names with related meanings
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- Galuh♂♀Precious stone
- Jauhari♂Jewel expert, jeweler
- Suratno♂A fine jewel
- Berlian♂♀A brilliantly cut diamond
- Nilam♂♀Blue sapphire gemstone
- Djauhari♂Jewel expert, jeweler
- Rukman♂Gold, a golden ornament
- Giok♂♀Jade gemstone
- Lazuardi♂♀Sky blue
- Fairuz♂♀Turquoise gemstone
- Ratno♂Jewel, precious stone
Famous people named Jauhar
- Jauhar Fardin · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Jauhar
What is the meaning of Jauhar?
Jauhar means precious stone; essence. From Arabic jawhar, meaning a precious stone or essence. The Arabic word was borrowed from Persian gawhar.
Is Jauhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Jauhar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Jauhar?
Jauhar is of Arabic and Persian origin.
Is the name Jauhar in the Quran?
Jauhar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jauhar have?
Jauhar has 2 syllables (Jau-har) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jauhar?
Jauhar ranks #4,956 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Jauhar?
Notable people named Jauhar include Jauhar Fardin.
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