Badr

In Arabic: بُدْر

A name for the full moon at night; it evokes a strong light that dispels the darkness of night.

اسمٌ للقمر ليلةَ اكتماله، ويُستحضر منه نورٌ شديدٌ يبدّد سواد الليل.

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    بُدْر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm بُدْر.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Badr mean?
A name for the full moon at night; it evokes a strong light that dispels the darkness of night.
Is Badr a boy or a girl name?
Badr is a girl name.
How is Badr written in English?
Badr in Arabic: بُدْر.
Does Badr fit the father's name?
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