Sahar
Sahar is a Muslim girl name meaning “The time just before dawn”.
| Meaning | The time just before dawn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سحر |
| Pronunciation | SAH-har |
| Arabic root | س ح ر (s-ḥ-r) — the time before dawn |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sahar
Sahar is the Arabic word saḥar, the last part of the night just before dawn. This is the time of suḥūr, the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan, and a time the Quran praises for seeking forgiveness. Although the same letters can also spell siḥr (magic), the name is pronounced and understood as saḥar, dawn. It is very popular in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Arab world.
Is Sahar a Muslim name?
Yes. Sahar is a Muslim name meaning the pre-dawn hours, a time the Quran praises for prayer and seeking forgiveness.
Is Sahar in the Quran?
The plural of the word is used for the believers who 'in the hours before dawn (bil-asḥār) would ask forgiveness' (Quran 51:18).
Where is the name Sahar used?
Popular among Persian speakers, Afghans, Pakistanis and Arabs; spelled Seher in Turkey and Bosnia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahar mean?
Sahar means 'The time just before dawn'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sahar a Muslim name?
Yes. Sahar is a Muslim name meaning the pre-dawn hours, a time the Quran praises for prayer and seeking forgiveness.
How do you write Sahar in Arabic?
Sahar is written سحر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sahar?
Sahar is pronounced SAH-har.
Is Sahar mentioned in the Quran?
The plural of the word is used for the believers who 'in the hours before dawn (bil-asḥār) would ask forgiveness' (Quran 51:18).