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Badr

/BADR/

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Meaning

Full moon; Site of first battle

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بدر
Urdu بدر
Persian بدر
Turkish Bedir
Bengali বদর
Indonesian Badar
Pashto بدر
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Badr is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Full moon; Site of first battle', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Badr, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Badr is the Arabic word for "full moon," from the root b-d-r. The name also carries historical weight as the site of the Battle of Badr in 624 CE, the first major military victory of the early Muslim community.

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Etymology

From the Arabic بدر (badr), 'full moon.'

Islamic Significance

Site of the Battle of Badr (624 CE), the first major military engagement of the early Muslim community, regarded in Islamic history as a pivotal and providentially significant victory.

Quranic Connection

Referenced in Quran 3:123, which recalls Allah's help 'at Badr, when you were weak.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world both as a given name and, historically, as an honorific for those who fought at the battle (Badri).