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Sahar

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sahar: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.

Sahar is a name with two distinct and beautiful origins. Most commonly for English speakers, it is a Persian name meaning “time just before dawn” or “magic hour,” evoking the quiet, golden light of early morning. It also has roots in Arabic, where it can mean “awake” or “bewitching,” and appears in the Quran. While there are no globally famous bearers that dominate all contexts, Sahar is a popular given name across Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of the Middle East, as well as among diaspora communities. The name shares a root with the Sahara desert—the Arabic word for “desert”—but the two are not directly linked in meaning. A notable variant is the Hebrew name Sahar, which also means “moon” or “month,” adding another layer of luminous, celestial appeal to this short, resonant name.