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Shafar

boyStarts with S

Meaning

Name of a month

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Shafar

Variations

No common variations listed yet.

About this name

Shafar is a boy name of Arabic origin. It has a timeless feel and works well for parents looking for a meaningful classic name.

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Shahr is an Arabic name for boys that means month.

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Sa

Arabic

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Arabic

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Patient, enduring, perseverance

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Passing by, crossing, travelling on a road, one who interprets dreams or books.

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Sign, revelation, verse of the Quran.