Sahar

In Arabic: سَحَر

the last hours of night just before dawn, marked by stillness and clarity

آخر الليل حين يقترب الفجر، وفيه صفاءٌ وهدوءُ بداية النور

  • Boy name
  • Nature
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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As a child

  • Called at home

    سَحَر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

As an adult

  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm سَحَر.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sahar mean?
the last hours of night just before dawn, marked by stillness and clarity
Is Sahar a boy or a girl name?
Sahar is a boy name.
How is Sahar written in English?
Sahar in Arabic: سَحَر.
Does Sahar fit the father's name?
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