Mafat Jivram Oza was a Gujarati poet, novelist, short story writer, literary critic, and editor from Gujarat, India.

Mafat Oza was born on 1 March 1944 in Jamla village (now part of Mehsana district, Gujarat).

[2] His first novel, Ghughvata Sagarna Maun (1974) about the role of inheritance and environment in a dysfunctional family, brought him recognition.

Later publications include: Pilu Karennu Ful (1975), Paththarni Kaya Ansuna Darpan (1976), Sapna Badha Majana (1977), Ame To Pankharna Ful (1978), Ame Tarasya Sajan (1979), Suraj Dube Mrigajalma (1981), Satamo Purush (1982), Soneri Sapnani Rakh (1984), Aansuno Ugyo Gulmahor (1984), Mrigajal To Doorna Door (1985), Chahera Vachche Lohini Nadi (1985),[2][3] Jatar (1987) and Aaso Sud Atham (1991), the latter two which depict changing lives in villages.

He edited Prayogshil Gujarati Tunki Varta (1986) and Ekoktisanchay (1986) as well as co-edited Dhumketuni Bhavshrishti (1973) and Shabdayog (1984).