Fajr
Fajr is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Dawn, daybreak”.
| Meaning | Dawn, daybreak |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فجر |
| Pronunciation | FAJR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Fajr
Fajr is the Arabic word for dawn. It comes from a root meaning to break open, picturing the first light splitting the night. The word also names the dawn prayer, and the Quran's eighty-ninth surah, al-Fajr, takes its title from it. As a first name it is mostly given to girls in Arab countries, although it is occasionally chosen for boys as well.
Is Fajr a Muslim name?
Fajr comes directly from the Quran, where a whole surah takes its name from the dawn and opens with the oath 'By the dawn' (Quran 89:1).
How popular is Fajr?
Found in the Arab world and the diaspora, mostly as a girl's name.
Gifts with the name Fajr
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Spellings and variants of Fajr
Names similar to Fajr
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fajr mean?
Fajr means 'Dawn, daybreak'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fajr a Muslim name?
Fajr comes directly from the Quran, where a whole surah takes its name from the dawn and opens with the oath 'By the dawn' (Quran 89:1).
How do you pronounce Fajr?
Fajr is pronounced FAJR.
Is Fajr a boy or girl name?
Fajr is used for both boys and girls.