JAFFER
Jaffer
The surname Jaffer originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Muslim communities. However, it is also found among individuals of Indian, Pakistani, and East African descent who have migrated to the United Kingdom.
The name "Jaffer" is derived from the Arabic name "Jaʿfar", which means "stream" or "rivulet". The name is often associated with the descendants of Hazrat Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib, a cousin of Prophet Muhammad, who was known for his piety and wisdom.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Jaffer have made significant contributions in various fields, including business, politics, academia, and the arts. Many Jaffer families have established themselves in the United Kingdom, where they have played active roles in their respective communities.
As a surname with a rich cultural heritage, Jaffer serves as a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and histories that have shaped British society.
There are approximately 1,023 people named Jaffer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,242nd most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Jaffer.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abbas
- Abdul
- Ali
- Arif
- Azim
- Gulamabbas
- Imran
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Mohsin
- Muhammad
- Sajjad
- Salim
- Simon
Female
- Fatima
- Fatma
- Nargis
- Rosie
- Sabira
- Sajida
- Sarah
- Sukaina
- Yasmin
- Zainab
Similar and related surnames
- Jaafar
- Jaafari
- Jafar
- Jafari
- Jafary
- Jafer
- Jaferi
- Jafery
- Jaffar
- Jaffary
- Jaffee
- Jafferi
- Jafferies
- Jaffers
- Jaffery
- Jaffra
- Jaffray
- Jafor
- Jafree
- Javar
- Javer
- Javeri
- Javers
- Javier
- Javor
- Jefery
- Jeffares
- Jeffears
- Jeffer
- Jefferay
- Jefferes
- Jefferey
- Jefferie
- Jefferry
- Jeffers
- Jeffery
- Jeffiers
- Jeffires
- Geffers
- Jaffa
- Jaffe
- Jefferies
- Jefferis
- Jefferys
- Jeffree
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.