Jawaher
Jawaher is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Jewels, precious gems”.
| Meaning | Jewels, precious gems |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جواهر |
| Pronunciation | ja-WAA-her |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates |
Meaning and origin of Jawaher
In the dialects of the Gulf and the Levant, Jawāhir, 'jewels', is often pronounced and written Jawaher. It comes from jawhar, a single jewel, a word of Persian origin. Saudi, Kuwaiti and Emirati families have long used it for girls, and the one-jewel form, Jawhara, is a popular name in its own right. Together they belong to a family of names that celebrate daughters as treasures.
Is Jawaher a Muslim name?
Jawaher is an Arabic name meaning jewels, and Muslim families in the Gulf use it for daughters.
How popular is Jawaher?
Saudi, Kuwaiti and Emirati families use it most.
Gifts with the name Jawaher
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Spellings and variants of Jawaher
Names similar to Jawaher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawaher mean?
Jawaher means 'Jewels, precious gems'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jawaher a Muslim name?
Jawaher is an Arabic name meaning jewels, and Muslim families in the Gulf use it for daughters.
How do you pronounce Jawaher?
Jawaher is pronounced ja-WAA-her.
Is Jawaher a boy or girl name?
Jawaher is usually a girl name.