Jawahir
Jawahir is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Jewels, gems”.
| Meaning | Jewels, gems |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جواهر |
| Pronunciation | ja-WAA-hir |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Somalia, East Africa, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Jawahir
Jewels or gems is the plain meaning of Jawāhir, a plural formed from jawhar. That word in turn came from the Persian gawhar. Arabic authors liked to use it in book titles, offering readers 'gems' of wisdom and learning. As a name it travels widely, from the Gulf and Somalia to the Swahili coast and Malaysia, sometimes in the form Jauhari, and it is almost always given to girls.
Is Jawahir a Muslim name?
Muslim families in the Gulf, East Africa and Malaysia use Jawahir as a girl's name meaning jewels.
How popular is Jawahir?
Families in the Gulf, Somalia, East Africa and Malaysia choose it.
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Spellings and variants of Jawahir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawahir mean?
Jawahir means 'Jewels, gems'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jawahir a Muslim name?
Muslim families in the Gulf, East Africa and Malaysia use Jawahir as a girl's name meaning jewels.
How do you pronounce Jawahir?
Jawahir is pronounced ja-WAA-hir.
Is Jawahir a boy or girl name?
Jawahir is usually a girl name.