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Jarir: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“a halter; a rope”
جریر
جَرِير
What Jarir means
Jarir (جریر, Arabic جَرِير) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “a halter; a rope”. It comes from the Arabic root ج ر ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ج ر ر.
Jarir at a glance
- Meaning
- a halter; a rope
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- ja-reer
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- J · ج
Meaning of Jarir
- In English
- a halter; a rope
- اردو میں معنی
- مہار، رسی
Origin and history of Jarir
Lane gives jarīr as a rope or halter for a camel.
Rootج ر ر
How to say and write Jarir
- Say it
- ja-reer2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Jarir
- Urdu
- جریر
- Original script
- جَرِير
- Other spellings
- Jareer
- Known bearer
- Jarir ibn Abd Allah al-Bajali, Companion
Sibling names for Jarir
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Jarir.
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- JamilaجمیلہbeautifulGirlArabic
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- Jannatجنتgarden; paradiseGirlArabic
- Javeriaجویریہlittle girl; (or) little flowing oneGirlArabic
- JawahirجواہرjewelsGirlArabic
- Jumanaجمانہa pearl; a silver beadGirlArabic
Names like Jarir
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- Jalilجلیلgreat; majesticBoyArabic
Names that sound like Jarir
Questions about the name Jarir
What does the name Jarir mean?
Jarir means “a halter; a rope”. In Urdu: مہار، رسی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Jarir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jarir is a boy’s name.
Is Jarir a Muslim name?
Yes. Jarir is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives jarīr as a rope or halter for a camel.
How do you pronounce Jarir?
Say it “ja-reer”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Jarir in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Jarir is written جریر. In its original script: جَرِير.
What are other spellings of Jarir?
Jarir is also spelled Jareer.
Who is a famous person named Jarir?
Jarir ibn Abd Allah al-Bajali, Companion
Is the meaning of Jarir 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.