Jawhara
Jawhara is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A jewel, precious gem”.
| Meaning | A jewel, precious gem |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جوهرة |
| Pronunciation | JAW-ha-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Morocco, Algeria |
Meaning and origin of Jawhara
Jawhara means a single jewel, the feminine form of jawhar, a word Arabic took from Persian. Gulf and North African families have used it for generations as a loving way of saying a daughter is precious. Many Moroccans and Algerians pronounce it Jouhara, with a rounder first vowel. The plural, Jawaher or Jawahir, is also a girl's name, and the spelling Jawharah is common in Saudi Arabia.
Is Jawhara a Muslim name?
Families across Saudi Arabia and North Africa give Jawhara to daughters for its simple, positive meaning.
How popular is Jawhara?
Saudi and Gulf families love it, and in Morocco and Algeria it is known as Jouhara.
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Spellings and variants of Jawhara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawhara mean?
Jawhara means 'A jewel, precious gem'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jawhara a Muslim name?
Families across Saudi Arabia and North Africa give Jawhara to daughters for its simple, positive meaning.
How do you pronounce Jawhara?
Jawhara is pronounced JAW-ha-rah.
Is Jawhara a boy or girl name?
Jawhara is usually a girl name.