Dawn, daybreak
Sahar is a poetic name of Arabic origin that specifically refers to the time just before dawn. In Islamic tradition, it carries spiritual significance as the time for pre-dawn prayers and reflection. It is widely used across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
Less common today
Sahar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,787 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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