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The baby name Jabary is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-BAH-ree.

Jabary is Swahili in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: juh-BAH-ree

What is the meaning of the name Jabary ?

The baby name Jabary is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-BAH-ree.

Jabary is Swahili in Origin.

Jabary is a modern English spelling of the Swahili masculine name Jabari, meaning "brave" or "valiant." The Swahili word traces to Arabic al-Jabbar (from the root j-b-r), "the mighty/compelling," an epithet signifying strength; through this pathway the name carries connotations of courage and power. Pronunciation typically mirrors Jabari (juh-BAHR-ee), though some families prefer juh-BAR-ee for Jabary.

In the United States the name entered wider use in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities embracing African-language names; it saw periodic boosts in visibility via athletes and entertainers named Jabari, while the Jabary spelling remains the less common offshoot. Documented variants include Jabari (standard), Jabaree, Jabarey, Jabarie, Jabarry, and the related Arabic Jabbar; feminine forms such as Jabaria or Jabariyah also occur. Overall, Jabary preserves the uplifting sense of fearless strength with a distinctive, contemporary look.

Jabary has the following similar or variant Names

Jabary – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
United States Boys 2007 #867 5 7,493
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Jabary is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
IQ
JM
MA
SA

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People also ask about Jabary

Jabary is predominantly a boy's name.
Jabary is a 3 syllable name, pronounced juh-BAH-ree.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jabari, Jabbari, Jabarry and Jabbar.
Across languages, Jabary has these equivalents: Jabari (Swahili), Jabbar (Arabic), Gibor (Hebrew, 'hero/valiant'), Valerio (Latin, 'strong/valiant'), Ethan (Hebrew, 'strong').
Somewhat — Jabary ranked #867 in United States in 2007, placing it just outside the most common names.