Jabari
/xabaɾi/from spelling rules
Jabari is the Spanish form of the proper name Jabari.
Jabari is used as a proper name for a person.
How do you pronounce it?
/xabaɾi/
Did you know?
- While Jabari is used in Spanish, it is not a traditional Spanish name and is typically adopted from Swahili, where it means 'brave'.
- The letter 'J' in Jabari produces a voiceless velar fricative /x/, a sound much harsher than the English 'j' in 'jump'. To a native English speaker, the name might sound more like 'ha-ba-ri'.
- Because it is a proper noun, Jabari does not change its form based on gender in Spanish. Unlike many Spanish words that end in 'o' or 'a' to denote sex, the name remains constant for any person.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, soy Jabari Flores.Nice to meet you, I am Jabari Flores.
- Hola, ¿qué tal, Jabari?Hi, how are you, Jabari?
- Jabari es mi mejor amigo.Jabari is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Jabari?Do you know Jabari?
- Jabari vive en Madrid.Jabari lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Jabari hoy?Have you seen Jabari today?
- LucíaNo, no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- MateoEspero que Jabari esté bien.I hope Jabari is doing well.
- LucíaÉl siempre está muy ocupado.He is always very busy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
