3rd and 6th prime minister of Iraq (1885–1936)
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3rd and 6th prime minister of Iraq (1885–1936)
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English
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Ja'far al-Askari is 3rd and 6th prime minister of Iraq (1885–1936).
The name Ja'far means "male given name (جعفر)". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (جعفر)
The name Ja'far is of English origin, meaning "male given name (جعفر)". It is traditionally a male name.
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