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Zafar

ZAH-far

/ˈzɑː.fər/

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Zafar

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Saraiki / Arabic
Meaning
victory; triumph
Gender
male
Also spelled
Zaffar, Zafur

Common mispronunciations

ZAY-farzah-FAR

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. Common across Saraiki-speaking areas of southern Punjab and northern Sindh. Also a popular Urdu name.

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