Zafar
Zafar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Victory, triumph”.
| Meaning | Victory, triumph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ظفر |
| Pronunciation | ZUH-far |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Zafar
Zafar means victory and success, from the Arabic root ẓ-f-r, to win or triumph. Urdu and Persian speakers pronounce the heavy Arabic ẓ as a plain z, which gives the familiar spelling. The name is a favourite in South Asia, where it often joins other elements, as in Zafar Iqbal or Zafarullah. Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor, used Zafar as his pen name when writing Urdu poetry.
Is Zafar a Muslim name?
Zafar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning victory. Its root appears in 'after He had given you victory (aẓfarakum) over them' (Quran 48:24).
How popular is Zafar?
It is extremely common in Pakistan and India, and Turkish families use the form Zafer.
Gifts with the name Zafar
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Spellings and variants of Zafar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zafar mean?
Zafar means 'Victory, triumph'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zafar a Muslim name?
Zafar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning victory. Its root appears in 'after He had given you victory (aẓfarakum) over them' (Quran 48:24).
How do you pronounce Zafar?
Zafar is pronounced ZUH-far.
Is Zafar a boy or girl name?
Zafar is usually a boy name.