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Meaning

Of the full moon; One who fought in Badr

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabi

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic البدري
Urdu بدری
Persian بدری
Turkish Bedri
Bengali বদ্রি
Pashto بدری

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Badri is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Of the full moon; One who fought in Badr', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Badri comes from the same Arabic root b-d-r as Bader. It carries a second, historical meaning: a "Badri" is a companion who fought alongside the Prophet ﷺ at the Battle of Badr, the first major battle in Islamic history.

Reference Profile

Etymology

A nisba (attributive) form of Badr, 'of the full moon'; historically also used for a companion who fought at the Battle of Badr (624 CE), the first major military engagement of the early Muslim community.

Islamic Significance

Badri means of Badr, the title given to those who fought at the Battle of Badr in 624 CE, whom tradition regards as the most honored of the companions.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.