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Jabar

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-BAR /dʒɑːˈbɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic root j-b-r ('to mend; to restore'), a form linked to Jabir ('comforter; restorer; bone-setter') and Jabbar ('mighty'). A name of mending and strength, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of mending: Jabar means 'comforter; restorer' (said 'jah-BAR'). Strong and healing.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic root j-b-r ('to mend; to restore'), a form linked to Jabir ('comforter; restorer; bone-setter') and Jabbar ('mighty'). A name of mending and strength, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#11377 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 444

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719712023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Jabar is a form tied to the Arabic root j-b-r ('to mend'), close to Jabir ('restorer') and Jabbar ('mighty'). A name of mending and strength — rare in the U.S. (said 'jah-BAR').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, strong, and healing.

Did you know? Jabar comes from the Arabic root for 'to mend; restore' — linked to Jabir ('comforter; restorer') and Jabbar ('mighty') — a name of healing and strength, noted respectfully (said 'jah-BAR').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jabar — Arabic root j-b-r 'to mend'; Jabir/Jabbar

Variations

JabirJabbarJabaar

Nicknames

JabBar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabar mean?

Jabar is an Arabic name linked to Jabir ('comforter; restorer') and Jabbar ('mighty').

How do you pronounce Jabar?

It's said jah-BAR /dʒɑːˈbɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jabar a boy or girl name?

Jabar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jabar?

Jabar is a rare name in the U.S.

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