Fajr: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: f-ahjr
Origin: Egypt
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Dawn

Fajr is a beautiful and meaningful name of Arabic origin, meaning "dawn" or "break of day. " It holds significant religious and cultural connotations, particularly in Islam, where Fajr is the name of the first prayer of the day, performed before sunrise. The name symbolizes new hope, and the beauty of the dawn. It is predominantly a feminine name, representing spiritual devotion and the start of a new day. Over time, the use of Fajr has remained consistent in its cultural significance, especially in Muslim communities, where it is often chosen for baby girls to symbolize their arrival as a new dawn in the family.

Fajr Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Fajr is currently #15033 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Fajr is currently #8569 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Fajr is currently #7648 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Fajr is currently #4365 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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