Jabari
Jabari is a boys' name of African origin meaning “brave, fearless.” It ranked #924 in the United States in 2025. Jabari is a Swahili name meaning 'brave one' or 'fearless.
how do you pronounce Jabari?
jah-BAR-ee
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what does Jabari mean?
The name Jabari means “brave, fearless.” It comes from the African language tradition.
Jabari is a Swahili name meaning 'brave one' or 'fearless.' It gained popularity in the United States from the 1970s onward and was featured prominently in the film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'
where does the name Jabari come from?
Wikipedia confirms Jabari as a masculine given name derived from Swahili, ultimately from Arabic, most commonly given to African-American boys; it is also used as an Arabic surname. The source does not provide a translation, so the 'brave, fearless' meaning given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Jabari
Beyond noting its use as an Arabic surname and its common use among African-American boys, the source gives no further history, so the specific 1970s rise and its appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are not confirmed by anything found here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #924 |
| 2021 | #934 |
| 2020 | #942 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Jabari?
- Jabari Parker (American NBA player)
- Jabari Smith Jr. (American NBA player)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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