Stream, rivulet, or small river
Derived from the Arabic word meaning a small stream or creek. In historical contexts, it is associated with nobility and leadership within early Islamic history, notably borne by a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.
About 12 boys were named Jafar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
8th-century Islamic scholar and jurist
Acclaimed Iranian film director
The power-hungry Royal Vizier and sorcerer · Aladdin
Companion and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad
