Qafar means “inclined to forgive, forgiving”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Qafar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qafar mean?
Literally: غَفَّار ‘inclined to forgive, forgiving’
Literal meaning
Qafar is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic غَفَّار (‘inclined to forgive, forgiving’). That word means “inclined to forgive, forgiving”.[1]
Qafar in Azerbaijani
What does Qafar mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Qafar and Qaffar. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “inclined to forgive, forgiving” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qafar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic غَفَّار (‘inclined to forgive, forgiving’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Qafar?
In IPA: /ɡɑˈfɑr/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Qafar a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Qafar is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qafar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | QafarLatin QaffarLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “inclined to forgive, forgiving” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Qafar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Qafar
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Qafar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İshakBoy“Isaac (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (azerbaijani)
- CəlilBoy“great, important”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏvəzBoy“substitute, something or someone instead of something or someone else”same language (azerbaijani)
- “angel”same language (azerbaijani)
- RamazanBoy“Ramadan”same language (azerbaijani)
- SəidBoy“happy, cheerful, joyous”same language (azerbaijani)
- MedineGirl“Medina; literally 'the city'”same language (azerbaijani)
- FiruzəGirl“turquoise”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Qafar
What does the name Qafar mean?
Qafar means “inclined to forgive, forgiving”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Qafar a girl's or a boy's name?
Qafar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qafar come from?
Qafar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qafar?
Qafar is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Qafar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Qafar (Latin), Qaffar (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qafar have?
Qafar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Qafar”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609017. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic غَفَّار (ḡaffār); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA /ɡɑˈfɑr/; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “غفار”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93328705. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic غَفَّار ‘inclined to forgive, forgiving’
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