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Jabari

A boy’s name of Swahili origin, Jabari means “valiant, the brave one, fearless.” This mellifluous name comes from the Arabic word jabbār, meaning “ruler,” and emanates heroic charm. Jabari is an incredibly beloved name amongst African-American boys and has been on a stable rise in popularity since 2015. With so many remarkable figures in sports and literature bearing this name, your little warrior will have many role models to look up to. A name like Jabari will inspire baby to be valiant in the face of fear, no matter how challenging life may be.
African Male
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Meaning

Valiant, brave, fearless

Popularity

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Pronunciation

jah-BAH-ree

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Courageous
  • Determined
  • Resilient

Compatibility

Jabari pairs well with siblings names that have a strong and powerful feel to them. It also works nicely as a middle name to complement a more traditional first name. Culturally, Jabari fits well in a modern and diverse naming style.

Brave Courageous Determined Resilient

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Jabari Parker

Jabari Parker

Basketball Player

Born: March 15, 1995 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Jabari Greer

Jabari Greer

Football Player

Born: October 11, 1982 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Portrait of Jabari Asim

Jabari Asim

Writer

Born: August 11, 1962 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Jabari Bird

Jabari Bird

Basketball Player

Born: July 3, 1994 · Richmond, California, USA

Portrait of Jabari Smith

Jabari Smith

Basketball Player

Born: February 14, 2003 · Troy, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Jabari Brisport

Jabari Brisport

Politician

Born: April 21, 1987 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Jabari Original form
  • جباري Arabic
  • ჯაბარი Georgian
  • 贾巴里 Chinese (Simplified)
  • जबारी Hindi
  • Ջաբարի Armenian
  • ジャバリ Japanese
  • 자바리 Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jabari

What does Jabari mean?
Valiant, brave, fearless
What is the origin of Jabari?
Jabari has African origins.
Is Jabari popular?
Jabari has been viewed 140 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Jabari?
Similar names include Neela, Kaiden, Gwen, Asa, Hamza.
How do you pronounce Jabari?
Jabari is pronounced jah-BAH-ree.

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