Daphar

A Quranic Name for Boys and Girls

Daphar is variant of Zafar and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Daphar or Zafar, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Zafar.

Full Meaning of Daphar

Daphar is an indirect Quranic name for boys and girls that means “victory”, “triumph”, “to win”. It is derived from the DHA-F-R root which is used twice in the Quran.

And it is He who withheld their hands from you and your hands from them within [the area of] Makkah after He caused you to overcome them. And ever is Allah of what you do, Seeing. (Quran 48:24)