Jawhar
Jawhar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, from Persian gawhar origin, meaning “Jewel, gem; essence”.
| Meaning | Jewel, gem; essence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, from Persian gawhar |
| Written as | جوهر |
| Pronunciation | JAW-har |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Gulf States, Pakistan, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Jawhar
Arabic borrowed jawhar from the Persian gawhar, jewel, and later gave it the philosophical meaning of essence or substance. Its most famous bearer is Jawhar al-Ṣiqillī, a Fatimid commander. After conquering Egypt in 969 he laid out the city of Cairo and built al-Azhar, still a great centre of learning. South Asians write the name Jauhar, as with Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
Is Jawhar a Muslim name?
Muslims have given this name since the early centuries of Islam. It became part of Arabic long ago, though its roots lie in Persian.
How popular is Jawhar?
Arab and South Asian Muslims use it, and a Somali town is also called Jowhar.
Gifts with the name Jawhar
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Spellings and variants of Jawhar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawhar mean?
Jawhar means 'Jewel, gem; essence'. It is of Arabic, from Persian gawhar origin.
Is Jawhar a Muslim name?
Muslims have given this name since the early centuries of Islam. It became part of Arabic long ago, though its roots lie in Persian.
How do you pronounce Jawhar?
Jawhar is pronounced JAW-har.
Is Jawhar a boy or girl name?
Jawhar is usually a boy name.