Fajar
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fajar
Fajar means "dawn" or "daybreak" and derives from Arabic, where it refers to the break of dawn, particularly in Islamic context as the time of Fajr (dawn prayer).
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Etymology
Fajar means "dawn" or "daybreak" and derives from Arabic, where it refers to the break of dawn, particularly in Islamic context as the time of Fajr (dawn prayer). The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Indonesian, Malaysian, and broader Arab populations, with religious significance tied to Islamic prayer times and spiritual symbolism.
Fajar currently ranks #8,026 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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