Jaffer
Jaffer is a masculine given name and a surname used in various Muslim-majority communities. It is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Ja'far (also spelled Jafar, Jaffar, or Jafer). In many languages, vowels and apostrophes are rendered differently, producing forms such as Jaffer, Jafar, Jafer, and Jaffar. The exact meaning of Ja'far is not consistently defined in contemporary sources, but the name is historically associated with early Muslim figures and traditional naming practices.
Usage and distribution: The name is found among Arabic-speaking populations as well as in South Asia, the
Variants and related names: Other transliterations include Ja’far, Jafar, Jaffar, and Jafer. In non-Arabic contexts, the
Notes: As with many given names and surnames, the usage of Jaffer can be patronymic, familial, or