noun
kaffir
Kaffir (noun) means In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.
noun
1
In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.
2
A member of the Nguni people of southern Africa, especially a Xhosa.
3
A black person.
4
A language spoken by the Nguni peoples of southern Africa, especially Xhosa.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Arabic كَفَّار (kaffār, “infidel”) or كَافِر (kāfir, “unbeliever”), both from كَفَرَ (kafara, “to cover, to hide”); in some (especially early) uses, via Spanish cafre, Dutch kaffer or other European languages. Doublet of kafir.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of kaffir?
"kaffir" (noun) means in Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.
What are the different meanings of kaffir?
"kaffir" has 3 main meanings: 1. In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim; 2. A member of the Nguni people of southern Africa, especially a Xhosa; 3. A black person.