Seher
Seher is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pre-dawn, early morning”.
| Meaning | Pre-dawn, early morning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Saḥar |
| Arabic spelling | سحر |
| Pronunciation | seh-HER |
| Arabic root | س ح ر (s-ḥ-r) — the time before dawn |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Seher
Seher is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Saḥar, the last part of the night before dawn. This hour has special significance in Islam: it is the time of the suḥūr meal before fasting and is praised in the Quran as the time when the devout seek forgiveness. Turkish and Bosnian turn the Arabic a sounds into e.
Is Seher a Muslim name?
Yes. Seher is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Sahar, meaning the blessed hour before dawn.
Is Seher in the Quran?
The plural is used in 'and in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness' (bil-asḥār) (Quran 51:18).
Where is the name Seher used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia and among Albanians.
Gifts with the name Seher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seher mean?
Seher means 'Pre-dawn, early morning'. It comes from Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Saḥar.
Is Seher a Muslim name?
Yes. Seher is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Sahar, meaning the blessed hour before dawn.
How do you write Seher in Arabic?
Seher is written سحر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Seher?
Seher is pronounced seh-HER.
Is Seher mentioned in the Quran?
The plural is used in 'and in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness' (bil-asḥār) (Quran 51:18).