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Zaafir

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-FEER /zɑːˈfiːr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic zafir, 'victorious; one who attains'. It belongs to the family of names built on the root for victory and success, and is used by Muslim families across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of triumph: Zaafir is Arabic for 'victorious; successful' (said 'zah-FEER').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic zafir, 'victorious; one who attains'. It belongs to the family of names built on the root for victory and success, and is used by Muslim families across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.
U.S. rank (2024)#14181 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

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

Zaafir is an English spelling of Arabic zafir, 'victorious; one who attains'. It sits with Zafar and Muzaffar in a group of names built on a root meaning victory and success. The name is used by Muslim families widely, and the doubled vowel in this spelling marks the long a of the Arabic (said 'zah-FEER').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, well used in the Arabic-speaking world.

Did you know? Zaafir comes from an Arabic root for victory and attainment — a family of names that also gives Zafar and Muzaffar, all wishing a child success.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Zaafir — Arabic zafir, 'victorious; successful'

Variations

ZafirZaafirDhafir

Nicknames

ZafFeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaafir mean?

Zaafir is Arabic for 'victorious; one who attains', from a root meaning victory and success.

How do you pronounce Zaafir?

It's said zah-FEER /zɑːˈfiːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zaafir a boy or girl name?

Zaafir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zaafir?

Zaafir is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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