Small stream or rivulet
Derived from the Arabic word for a small stream or creek. In Islamic history, it is a highly respected name associated with the family of the Prophet Muhammad, symbolizing life-giving water and abundance.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jaafar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and early Islamic leader
Major Islamic scholar and the sixth Shia Imam
Critically acclaimed Iranian film director
The villainous royal vizier and sorcerer · Aladdin
Singer and nephew of Michael Jackson