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Fajr

/FAJR/

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Unisex

Meaning

Dawn, morning prayer

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุงู„ูุฌุฑ
Urdu ูุฌุฑ
Persian ูุฌุฑ
Turkish sabah
Bengali เฆซเฆœเฆฐ
Indonesian Subuh
Pashto ูุฌุฑ
Fajr is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Dawn, morning prayer', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Fajr has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Fajr comes from the Arabic root f-j-r, meaning "to break open" or "to dawn." It is translated as "dawn," and is also the name of the pre-dawn obligatory prayer as well as Surah 89 (Al-Fajr).

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic ูุฌุฑ (fajr), 'dawn, daybreak.'

Islamic Significance

Fajr is both the Quranic word for dawn and the name of the first of the five daily prayers, performed at dawn.

Quranic Connection

Surah 89, 'Al-Fajr,' is named after it and opens with an oath by the dawn.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world as a unisex name.