Sahar
Sahar is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The hour just before dawn”.
| Meaning | The hour just before dawn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سحر |
| Pronunciation | SAH-har |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Sahar
Sahar is the Arabic word for the final stretch of the night, the hour before the sun rises, and its root refers to that early time. It is when Muslims eat suhur during Ramadan, and the Quran commends those who ask forgiveness at that hour. The same letters can also spell sihr, magic, but the name is said and understood as sahar, the pre-dawn. Iranians, Afghans, Pakistanis and Arabs all love it.
Is Sahar a Muslim name?
Sahar is a Muslim name for the pre-dawn hours, praised in the Quran, which speaks of believers who 'in the hours before dawn (bil-asḥār) would ask forgiveness' (Quran 51:18).
How popular is Sahar?
Persian speakers, Afghans, Pakistanis and Arabs use it widely, and Turks and Bosnians write it Seher.
Gifts with the name Sahar
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Spellings and variants of Sahar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahar mean?
Sahar means 'The hour just before dawn'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sahar a Muslim name?
Sahar is a Muslim name for the pre-dawn hours, praised in the Quran, which speaks of believers who 'in the hours before dawn (bil-asḥār) would ask forgiveness' (Quran 51:18).
How do you pronounce Sahar?
Sahar is pronounced SAH-har.
Is Sahar a boy or girl name?
Sahar is usually a girl name.