Cafer
Cafer is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Stream, small river”.
| Meaning | Stream, small river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جعفر |
| Pronunciation | jah-FER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Cafer
Cafer is how Turkish writes the Arabic Jaʿfar, meaning a stream or little river; the Turkish c is pronounced like j. The best-known bearer is Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ cousin, who led the Muslims who migrated to Abyssinia. Another famous Jaʿfar was Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, the celebrated scholar of Madinah, so the name is honoured by many Muslims.
Is Cafer a Muslim name?
Cafer is the Turkish form of Jafar, the Muslim name of the Companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib.
How popular is Cafer?
Used in Turkey and the Balkans, while Jafar and Jaafar are the usual forms in other countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cafer mean?
Cafer means 'Stream, small river'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cafer a Muslim name?
Cafer is the Turkish form of Jafar, the Muslim name of the Companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib.
How do you pronounce Cafer?
Cafer is pronounced jah-FER.
Is Cafer a boy or girl name?
Cafer is usually a boy name.