Indian name meaning
Ghafur
♂ BoyGha·fur · 2 syllables
The all-forgiving; a name of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Gafur
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| G | h | a | f | u | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Ghafur carries the name number 7.
About the name Ghafur
Ghafur is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The all-forgiving; a name of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Gha·fur — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Gafur; both spellings are the same name. Ghafur turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghafur mean?
Ghafur means “The all-forgiving; a name of God.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Ghafur a boy or a girl name?
Ghafur is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ghafur?
Ghafur is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Ghafur?
Ghafur has 2 syllables and is said as Gha·fur.
What are the other spellings of Ghafur?
Ghafur is also commonly spelled Gafur. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Ghafur?
In the Chaldean system, Ghafur has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Ghafur a common name in India?
Ghafur appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Ghafur?
For a sister to Ghafur, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Ghazal, Nida, Sana or Aalina all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ghafur?
Madhur, Vidur, Ankur or Bahadur share Ghafur's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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