Sahar
In Arabic: سحر
The time near dawn when night softens and light begins to emerge—quiet and pure
الزمن القريب من الفجر حين يرقُّ الليل ويبدأ النور بالظهور، وفيه صفاءٌ وهدوء
- Girl name
- Nature
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
سحر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm سحر.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Sahar mean?
- The time near dawn when night softens and light begins to emerge—quiet and pure
- Is Sahar a boy or a girl name?
- Sahar is a girl name.
- How is Sahar written in English?
- Sahar in Arabic: سحر.
- Does Sahar 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.