Fajr
In Arabic: فجر
the beginning of morning and the first light that precedes full daylight
بداية الصباح وطلوع النور مع أوائل الضوء قبيل انبلاج النهار
- Boy name
- Nature
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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فجر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm فجر.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Fajr mean?
- the beginning of morning and the first light that precedes full daylight
- Is Fajr a boy or a girl name?
- Fajr is a boy name.
- How is Fajr written in English?
- Fajr in Arabic: فجر.
- Does Fajr fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.