Fajar
Fajar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Malay/Indonesian form origin, meaning “Dawn, daybreak”.
| Meaning | Dawn, daybreak |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay/Indonesian form |
| Written as | فجر |
| Pronunciation | FAH-jar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Indonesia, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Fajar
Fajar is how Malay and Indonesian speakers say the Arabic fajr, the dawn, the moment when light breaks through the darkness. Its root means to break open. Indonesians use it every day to mean dawn, and also often give it to sons. The added vowel reflects the way Malay speakers handle the Arabic cluster of consonants, and the same dawn gives its name to the Fajr prayer.
Is Fajar a Muslim name?
Southeast Asian Muslims often give this name to sons, and the Quran says the Night of Decree is peace 'until the emergence of dawn' (Quran 97:5).
How popular is Fajar?
A frequent boy's name in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Fajar
- Fajar name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Fajar baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fajar
Names similar to Fajar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fajar mean?
Fajar means 'Dawn, daybreak'. It is of Arabic, Malay/Indonesian form origin.
Is Fajar a Muslim name?
Southeast Asian Muslims often give this name to sons, and the Quran says the Night of Decree is peace 'until the emergence of dawn' (Quran 97:5).
How do you pronounce Fajar?
Fajar is pronounced FAH-jar.
Is Fajar a boy or girl name?
Fajar is usually a boy name.