Aljohara
The singular of jawāhir — one gem, with the definite article carried into the name itself.
- Root
- j-w-h-r (ج-و-ه-ر)
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- The gem
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning
*Al-Jawhara* is a single gem, where Jawāhir is the plural. Both are given names in the Peninsula, and the choice between them is a choice between one precious thing and many.
The article
The *al-* is part of the name here rather than a separate definite article — a small pattern shared with names like al-ʿAnūd and al-Bandarī.
Origin
From Persian *gawhar*, taken into Arabic early and fully naturalised; the same word gave classical philosophy its term *jawhar*, 'substance'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Aljohara and Jawaher?
Aljohara is one gem; Jawaher is the plural, 'gems'. Both are used as given names in the Peninsula.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: جهر
Last reviewed: 2026-07-27