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Jabbar: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“mighty; one who restores”

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جبار

جَبَّار

Jabbar (جبار, Arabic جَبَّار) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “mighty; one who restores”. It comes from the Arabic root ج ب ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ج ب ر.

Jabbar at a glance

Meaning: mighty; one who restores
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: jab-baar
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: J · ج

Meaning of Jabbar

In English: mighty; one who restores
اردو میں معنی: زبردست، جوڑنے والا

Origin and history of Jabbar

Intensive form from jabara, to set a broken bone and to compel (Lane). Al-Jabbār is a name of Allah; many families prefer Abdul Jabbar.

Rootج ب ر

How to say and write Jabbar

Say it: jab-baar2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Jabbar
Urdu: جبار
Original script: جَبَّار
Other spellings: Jabaar
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Jabbar

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Jabbar.

Names from the same root as Jabbar

Names like Jabbar

Names that sound like Jabbar

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Questions about the name Jabbar

What does the name Jabbar mean?

Jabbar means “mighty; one who restores”. In Urdu: زبردست، جوڑنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Jabbar a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Jabbar is a boy’s name.

Is Jabbar a Muslim name?

Yes. Jabbar is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Intensive form from jabara, to set a broken bone and to compel (Lane). Al-Jabbār is a name of Allah; many families prefer Abdul Jabbar.

How do you pronounce Jabbar?

Say it “jab-baar”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Jabbar in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Jabbar is written جبار. In its original script: جَبَّار.

What are other spellings of Jabbar?

Jabbar is also spelled Jabaar.

Is the meaning of Jabbar verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.