The Forgiver
Pronunciation: GAH-fur
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Ghafur is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "The Forgiver". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: GAH-fur. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
غفور
گناہوں کو معاف کرنے والا
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
غفور
الغفور يغفر الذنوب
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
GAH-fur
IPA
/ɣafˈfʊr/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Lapis Lazuli)
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
The name Ghafur is derived from the Arabic root gh-f-r, which means 'to cover', 'to conceal', and 'to forgive'. In Islamic tradition, Allah (God) is referred to as Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim (The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful) and Al-Ghafur (The Forgiving). This name is mentioned in numerous verses of the Quran.
7th Century CE
Ghafur is also one of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah in Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is reported to have said, 'Whoever calls upon Allah using one of His beautiful names, Allah will call him with ten names that are better than it.' The name Ghafur is believed to bring forgiveness and mercy from Allah.
7th Century CE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Ghafur
The Forgiver of sins
غفور
گناہوں کو معاف کرنے والا
غفور
الغفور يغفر الذنوب
ग़फ़ूर
पापों को क्षमा करने वाला
غفور
ګناهونه بخښونکی
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