Indian name meaning
Jawahar
♂ BoyJa·wa·har · 3 syllables
A jewel; a gem
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| J | a | w | a | h | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Jawahar carries the name number 8.
About the name Jawahar
Jawahar is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A jewel; a gem.”
Spoken aloud it is Ja·wa·har — 3 syllables. Jawahar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawahar mean?
Jawahar means “A jewel; a gem.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Jawahar a boy or a girl name?
Jawahar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Jawahar?
Jawahar is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Jawahar?
Jawahar has 3 syllables and is said as Ja·wa·har.
What is the numerology number of the name Jawahar?
In the Chaldean system, Jawahar has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Jawahar a common name in India?
Jawahar appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Jawahar?
For a sister to Jawahar, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Jasmin, Khushbu, Meher or Pari all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Jawahar?
Tushar, Girdhar, Sahar or Manohar share Jawahar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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