Save Type Political Subdivision Usage Malay, English Scripts جوهر(Malay Jawi) Pronounced Pron. JO-hor(Malay) JO-ho(Malay) jə-HAWR(English) [key·IPA] Other Forms FormsJohore Meaning & History Derived from Arabic جوهر (jawhar) meaning "jewel, precious stone", ultimately of Persian origin. This is the name of a state in southern Malaysia.