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Gafur

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Meaning

Forgiving

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic جافور
Urdu غفور
Persian گفور
Bengali গফুর
Pashto غفور

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Gafur is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Forgiving', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Gafur, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Gafur comes from the same Arabic root gh-f-r as Ghaffar, meaning "forgiving."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root غ-ف-ر (gh-f-r, 'to forgive'). Al-Ghafur ('the All-Forgiving') is one of the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Al-Ghafur, the Forgiving, closes the verse permitting what is eaten under compulsion: God is Forgiving and Merciful (2:173).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.