Jarir
In Arabic: جرير
In Arabic, Jarir denotes a rope or halter used to lead an animal; it was borne by the companion Jarir ibn Abdullah al-Bajali, a leader of Bajilah.
الجرير في العربية الحبل أو الزمام الذي تُقاد به الدابة؛ وحمله الصحابي جرير بن عبد الله البجلي، سيد بجيلة.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Faith
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Classical Arabian
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جرير, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm جرير.
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- What does the name Jarir mean?
- In Arabic, Jarir denotes a rope or halter used to lead an animal; it was borne by the companion Jarir ibn Abdullah al-Bajali, a leader of Bajilah.
- Is Jarir a boy or a girl name?
- Jarir is a boy name.
- How is Jarir written in English?
- Jarir in Arabic: جرير.
- Does Jarir fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.