Meaning
Dawn, beginning
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- South Asian names
Language and spelling
Fajr فجر is the Arabic word for dawn. Indonesian Fajar is a regional form used for boys as well as girls; this guide includes both naming uses. Prayer usage and the literal dawn meaning are related contexts.
Alternate spellings
- Fajar · Indonesian and regional spelling · فجر
Sources
Meaning checked against the listed source.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
Behind the Name
Nameberry, Fajar: dawn and naming usage