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At a Glance: Name: Jabari – Meaning: brave, fearless – Origin: Swahili – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: juh-BAR-ee
Jabari is a boy's name with Swahili origins, carrying the meaning "brave, fearless." It's pronounced juh-BAR-ee, and fits parents drawn to names with a bold, adventurous feel.
Meaning & Origin of Jabari
Meaning: Brave, fearless.
Origin: Swahili.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jabari
Phonetic: juh-BAR-ee IPA: /dʒəˈbɑːri/
Popularity of Jabari
Jabari peaked at #609 in 2006 with 393 babies given the name, and has since cooled to #1022 in 2024 with 217.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jabari mean?
Brave, fearless. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jabari)
How do you pronounce Jabari?
Jabari is pronounced juh-BAR-ee (IPA: /dʒəˈbɑːri/).
Is Jabari a popular name right now?
Jabari peaked at #609 in 2006 and is ranked #1022 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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