Sehar
Sehar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Dawn, the early hours before daybreak”.
| Meaning | Dawn, the early hours before daybreak |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سحر |
| Pronunciation | SEH-har |
| Arabic root | س ح ر (s-ḥ-r) — the time before dawn |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sehar
Sehar is the Urdu spelling of the Arabic saḥar, the last part of the night just before dawn. It is the same word that gives saḥūr (sehri), the pre-dawn meal of Ramadan, and it is a time the Quran praises for seeking forgiveness. In Urdu poetry sehar stands for a new beginning after darkness. Note that the same letters can also spell siḥr (magic), but the name refers to dawn.
Is Sehar a Muslim name?
Yes. Sehar (Sahar) is a Muslim name meaning dawn. It is popular across Pakistan, India, Iran and the Arab world.
Is Sehar in the Quran?
The believers are praised as those who 'in the hours before dawn would ask forgiveness' (bil-asḥār) (Quran 51:18).
Where is the name Sehar used?
Common in Pakistan and India as Sehar, and in Iran and the Arab world as Sahar.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sehar mean?
Sehar means 'Dawn, the early hours before daybreak'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sehar a Muslim name?
Yes. Sehar (Sahar) is a Muslim name meaning dawn. It is popular across Pakistan, India, Iran and the Arab world.
How do you write Sehar in Arabic?
Sehar is written سحر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sehar?
Sehar is pronounced SEH-har.
Is Sehar mentioned in the Quran?
The believers are praised as those who 'in the hours before dawn would ask forgiveness' (bil-asḥār) (Quran 51:18).