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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dawn, daybreak
- Origin
- Arabic/Persian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sah-HAR
Sahar means dawn, or daybreak, with roots in both Arabic and Persian, and it's pronounced sah-HAR, with the stress on the second syllable. It has a global, well-traveled quality that also feels at home among nature-inspired names. For parents choosing a girl's name, it carries a clear, sunrise image built right into the word itself.
Meaning & Origin of Sahar
Meaning: Dawn, daybreak.
Origin: Arabic/Persian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sahar
sah-HARIPA /sɑːˈhɑːr/
Popularity of Sahar
Sahar has appeared in U.S. baby name data since 1971. It peaked at #1789 in 1996, given to 83 babies that year, and by 2024 ranked #3363, given to 47 babies.
Names Like Sahar
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FAQ
What does the name Sahar mean?
Dawn, daybreak. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sahar?
Sahar is pronounced sah-HAR (IPA: /sɑːˈhɑːr/).
Is Sahar a popular name right now?
Sahar peaked at #1789 in 1996 and is ranked #3363 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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