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Xhafer
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Xhafer is the Albanian form of the name Jafar, which has its origin in the Arabic name Gafar (جعفر). The first name literally means "the little river."
What does the name Xhafer mean?
Xhafer is an Albanian variation of the name Jafar, which originates from the Arabic name Gafar (جعفر). The boy's name is translated as "the little river." The root lies in the Arabic term ğaʿfar (جَعْفَر), which stands for "stream" and "little river." Other variants include Djafar, Dschafar, Djaafar, Djaffar, Jaafar, Jaffar, Jaffer, Cafer, Dzafer, and Jafari.
Where does the name Xhafer come from?
The etymology of Xhafer is Arabic and means "the little river." The Arabic term ğaʿfar (جَعْفَر) is composed of the words for "stream" and "little river." The name is used in Albanian.
How do you pronounce Xhafer?
Xhafer is pronounced approximately like 'Dschafär'.
Popularity
In Germany, Xhafer is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2009 with rank 1,979. In the last ten years, Xhafer has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,803rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,769th.
Nicknames & pet names
Xhafo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Xhafer Belegu (Albanian historian)
- Xhafer Deva (Albanian politician)
- Xhafer Ypi (Albanian politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Xhafer
What is the origin of the name Xhafer?
Xhafer has Arabic roots and is derived from the name Jafar, which is used in Albanian.
What does the name Xhafer mean?
The name Xhafer is translated as 'the little river,' derived from the Arabic term ğaʿfar (جَعْفَر).
How popular is the name Xhafer?
Xhafer is common in Albania and among Albanian communities, but its popularity varies by region.