Girl's or boy's name · Word from the Quran
Fajr: meaning and origin
فجر- Meaning
- Dawn
- Arabic
- فجر
- Say it
- FAJR
- Gender
- Girl or boy
- Origin
- Word from the Quran
- Also spelled
- Fajar
- Source
- Quran 89:1
Where it comes from
"By the dawn" (Quran 89:1). Surah 89 carries its name.
وَٱلْفَجْرِ
Surah Al-Fajr, 89:1 · Read it with translation and audio
Related names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fajr mean?
Dawn.
How do you pronounce Fajr?
Say it as FAJR; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written فجر.
Is Fajr in the Quran?
Yes. It appears in Surah Al-Fajr (89:1).
Is Fajr a boy's or girl's name?
Fajr is used for both girls and boys.
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