Surname · Persian origin
Jafari
Meaning
The surname Jafari means Relating to Jafar.
Origin
Persian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Jafari
Jafari means “relating to Jafar.”
What kind of surname is Jafari?
Jafari is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Persian naming tradition — you can read how Persian surnames were formed on our Persian last names page.
Other Persian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Jafari mean?
The surname Jafari means Relating to Jafar. Jafari means “relating to Jafar.”
Where does the surname Jafari come from?
Jafari is a surname of Persian origin.
What kind of surname is Jafari?
Jafari is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Persian surnames?
Other Persian surnames include Ahmadi, Ahmadzadeh, Bahrami, Hashemi, Hosseini, Isfahani.