Quick answer
Jafar is a boy name meaning "stream".
Pronunciation: Arabic /ˈd͡ʒaʕ.far/; Persian /d͡ʒæʔ.ˈfæɾ/.
Meaning and history
The name means "stream" in Arabic. Jafar ibn Abi Talib was a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad who was killed fighting against Byzantium in the 7th century. Another notable bearer was Jafar al-Sadiq, the sixth Shia imam.
Notes and context
Usage: arabic, persian | Arabic: جعفر