Boy name
Alfajri name meaning
“dawn, the first morning light”
Alfajri is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic al-fajr, meaning dawn or the first morning light. It is understood as an Indonesian name formation from that Arabic word. The final -i reflects local pronunciation or name formation, extending the source form al-fajr.
What does Alfajri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Alfajri
Possibly an Indonesian name formation from Arabic al-fajr, meaning dawn. The final -i reflects local pronunciation or name formation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Alfajri in Islam and the Quran
Alfajri does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الفجر) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 187 and QS Al-Qadr [97]: 5.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Alfajri
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alfadʒri/ |
| Arabic script | الفجر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦗꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮖᮏ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Alfajri a boy’s name?
Yes, Alfajri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alfajri ranks #4,915 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alfajri
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
FAQ about the name Alfajri
What is the meaning of Alfajri?
Alfajri means dawn, the first morning light. Possibly an Indonesian name formation from Arabic al-fajr, meaning dawn. The final -i reflects local pronunciation or name formation.
Is Alfajri a boy’s name?
Yes, Alfajri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Alfajri?
Alfajri is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Alfajri in the Quran?
Alfajri does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الفجر) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 187 and QS Al-Qadr [97]: 5.
How many syllables does Alfajri have?
Alfajri has 3 syllables (Al-faj-ri) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Alfajri?
Alfajri ranks #4,915 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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