Unisex name
Johar name meaning
“jewel, precious stone”
Johar is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic jawhar, meaning jewel or precious stone. The source word also carries the meaning essence. Djohar is an older spelling of Johar, preserving the name in a form with an initial dj.
What does Johar 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 Johar
Djohar is an older spelling of Johar, which as a name can derive from Arabic jawhar, meaning jewel or essence.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Johar in Islam and the Quran
Johar 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 Johar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Johar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Johar: jewel, precious stone
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Saidah: happy, fortunate
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Meaning of each word
- Johar: jewel, precious stone
- Naila: one who attains
- Fathia: associated with victory
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Johar Khuzaimah
Meaning of each word
- Johar: jewel, precious stone
- Khuzaimah: a kind of desert tree
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Meaning of each word
- Aliya: high, exalted, elevated in rank
- Johar: jewel, precious stone
- Romlah: a grain of sand
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Johar Sadiyah
Meaning of each word
- Johar: jewel, precious stone
- Sadiyah: fortunate and happy
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Meaning of each word
- Johar: jewel, precious stone
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
How to pronounce Johar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒohar/ |
| Arabic script | جوهر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦲꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮠᮁ |
Is Johar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Johar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Johar ranks #710 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Johar
- Johan♂God is gracious
- Johari♂Associated with jewels
- John♂God grants grace
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Johny♂God has shown grace
- Jihan♀World, universe
- Johana♀God is gracious
- Joan♂♀God has been gracious
- Jabar♂Exceedingly powerful, mighty
- Jihad♂Striving with one's full effort
- Jonas♂A dove
- Jauhar♂Precious stone
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- Intan♀A precious diamond
- Mutiara♀A pearl formed inside a shell
- Permata♀Precious stone, gem
- Komalasari♀Precious essence of a jewel
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Mustika♀Precious gemstone
- Tiara♀Small ornamental crown
- Kumala♀Gemstone, precious jewel
- Ratnawati♀One who possesses jewels
Famous people named Johar
- Johar Amir · b. 1960
- Johar Arifin · b. 1969
- Johar Arifin · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Johar
What is the meaning of Johar?
Johar means jewel, precious stone. Djohar is an older spelling of Johar, which as a name can derive from Arabic jawhar, meaning jewel or essence.
Is Johar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Johar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Johar?
Johar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Johar in the Quran?
Johar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Johar have?
Johar has 2 syllables (Jo-har) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Johar?
Johar ranks #710 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Johar?
Other spellings: Djohar.
What full names go well with Johar?
Some ideas: Johar Marwah Saidah; Johar Naila Fathia; Johar Khuzaimah.
Famous people named Johar?
Notable people named Johar include Johar Amir, Johar Arifin, Johar Arifin.
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