Ghaffar
Ghaffar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Ever-Forgiving”.
| Meaning | The Ever-Forgiving |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | غفار |
| Pronunciation | ghaf-FAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Ghaffar
Al-Ghaffar, the One who forgives over and over again, is among the Ninety-Nine Names of God. Its root carries the sense of covering, as forgiveness covers a fault. Strictly speaking, the right form for a person is Abd al-Ghaffar, servant of the Ever-Forgiving, and many scholars advise using that full version. Even so, South Asians often shorten it to Ghaffar, as in the name of the Pashtun independence figure Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Is Ghaffar a Muslim name?
Because al-Ghaffar belongs to God, families are usually advised to name a son Abdul Ghaffar rather than Ghaffar alone. The divine name appears in 'And indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver (Ghaffār) of whoever repents and believes' (Quran 20:82).
How popular is Ghaffar?
Ghaffar is used mostly as Abdul Ghaffar in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, and as Gaffar in Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Ghaffar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghaffar mean?
Ghaffar means 'The Ever-Forgiving'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ghaffar a Muslim name?
Because al-Ghaffar belongs to God, families are usually advised to name a son Abdul Ghaffar rather than Ghaffar alone. The divine name appears in 'And indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver (Ghaffār) of whoever repents and believes' (Quran 20:82).
How do you pronounce Ghaffar?
Ghaffar is pronounced ghaf-FAHR.
Is Ghaffar a boy or girl name?
Ghaffar is usually a boy name.