Jauhar
Jauhar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (from Persian gawhar) origin, meaning “Jewel, essence”.
| Meaning | Jewel, essence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Persian gawhar) |
| Written as | جوہر |
| Pronunciation | JOW-har |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Jauhar
Malay and South Asian speakers write the Arabic jawhar as Jauhar. Arabic itself borrowed the word from the Persian gawhar, a jewel. Besides a gemstone, it can refer to the inner core of a thing, the quality that makes it what it is. A famous bearer was Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar, the Indian Muslim campaigner, who used it as his pen name.
Is Jauhar a Muslim name?
Muslim families in South and Southeast Asia choose Jauhar for its sense of something precious and essential.
How popular is Jauhar?
Pakistani, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian families use it.
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Spellings and variants of Jauhar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jauhar mean?
Jauhar means 'Jewel, essence'. It is of Arabic (from Persian gawhar) origin.
Is Jauhar a Muslim name?
Muslim families in South and Southeast Asia choose Jauhar for its sense of something precious and essential.
How do you pronounce Jauhar?
Jauhar is pronounced JOW-har.
Is Jauhar a boy or girl name?
Jauhar is usually a boy name.