Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic, Indian
Meaning: Forgiving or merciful, Most Forgiving, Merciful
Pronunciation: guh-fahr, /ɡuːfɑːr/, G AE F AH R
Popularity Rank: #27,294
The name Ghaffar is of Arabic origin and means 'forgiving' or 'merciful'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ghafara', which means to cover or protect. Ghaffar is a name that reflects the attribute of forgiveness and mercy in Islamic belief.
The name Ghaffar is of Arabic, Indian origin and means Forgiving or merciful, Most Forgiving, Merciful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ghaffar is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and 39 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: guh-fahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɡuːfɑːr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AE F AH R
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Ghaffar is recorded 1,361 times globally, ranking it as the 27,294th most common name worldwide.
Ghaffar is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 634 occurrences, making it the 4,342th most popular name in the country.
In United Arab Emirates, the name Ghaffar is found among 1 in every 4308 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #4,342 | 1 : 4,562 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,269 | 1 : 4,308 |
| Oman | #5,277 | 1 : 6,668 |
| Malaysia | #13,338 | 1 : 28,036 |
| Iran | #4,527 | 1 : 4,988 |
| Italy | #23,595 | 1 : 34,780 |
| Iraq | #28,316 | 1 : 43,946 |
| United Kingdom | #16,660 | 1 : 21,928 |
| Turkey | #21,592 | 1 : 41,858 |
| United States of America | #53,190 | 1 : 86,148 |
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