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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dawn, daybreak
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- FAH-jur
Fajr is an Arabic name meaning "dawn" or "daybreak," pronounced FAH-jur. You may see it described as meaning "the dawn prayer," but the word itself simply means dawn; the prayer, Salat al-Fajr, is named for happening at that hour, not the other way around.
Meaning & Origin of Fajr
Meaning: Dawn, daybreak.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Sometimes described as meaning 'the dawn prayer.' Actually: The word itself just means 'dawn' — the prayer (Salat al-Fajr) is named for occurring at dawn, not the other way around.
How to Pronounce Fajr
FAH-jurIPA /ˈfɑːdʒər/
Popularity of Fajr
Fajr has been a rare name in the U.S., peaking at #5040 in 2016 with 27 babies. By 2024 it had slipped to #11391 with 8 babies, so a child named Fajr is unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Fajr mean?
Dawn, daybreak.
How do you pronounce Fajr?
Fajr is pronounced FAH-jur (IPA: /ˈfɑːdʒər/).
Is Fajr a popular name right now?
Fajr peaked at #5040 in 2016 and is ranked #11391 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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