| Meaning | dawn |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sa-har |
About Sahar
Mystical beauty emanates from this name that carries the enchantment of distant horizons and starlit nights. The exotic appeal stems from its cross-cultural presence, bridging Eastern and Western naming traditions with elegant simplicity. Two syllables of equal weight create perfect symmetry and balance, suggesting harmony and completeness. The name possesses an otherworldly quality that sparks imagination while remaining grounded enough for everyday use. Parents selecting this choice often value cultural diversity and appreciate names with international resonance. The soft sounds create a gentle, lyrical quality that contrasts beautifully with sharper surnames. Despite its distinctive character, the name requires no complicated explanation and poses minimal pronunciation challenges. It suits contemplative, artistic personalities while remaining flexible enough to grow with any child. This choice offers parents seeking meaningful distinction without resorting to invented spellings or overly elaborate constructions an authentic, beautiful alternative with genuine cultural roots.
Nicknames for Sahar
| Sasa |
| Sari |
| Hara |
| Sahri |
| Sally |
Famous People Named Sahar
| Sahar Biniaz | Iranian-Canadian beauty queen and actress |
| Sahar Dolatshahi | Iranian actress |
| Sahar El-Mougy | Egyptian novelist |
| Sahar Hashemi | British-Iranian entrepreneur and author |
| Sahar Huneidi | Jordanian journalist and author |
| Sahar Khalifeh | Palestinian writer |
| Sahar Nasr | Egyptian economist and politician |
| Sahar Nowrouzzadeh | Iranian-American diplomat |
| Sahar Qureshi | Pakistani-Canadian journalist and filmmaker |
| Sahar Zand | British-Iranian journalist and presenter |
Characters Named Sahar
| Sahar Abbasi | Character in the novel "The Blood of Flowers" by Anita Amirrezvani |
| Sahar Bishara | Character in the TV series "Shtisel" |
| Sahar Ibrahim | Character in the novel "A Map of Home" by Randa Jarrar |
| Sahar Malik | Character in the novel "Broken Verses" by Kamila Shamsie |
| Sahar Muhtasib | Character in the book "The Things She's Seen" by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina |
| Sahar Rahim | Character in the TV series "The Bold Type" |
| Sahar Shamim | Character in the TV series "Little Fires Everywhere" |
| Sahar Tarik | Character in the TV series "Nashville" |
| Sahar Wahid | Character in the TV series "The Looming Tower" |
| Sahar Yazdan | Character in the book "The Moon Daughter" by Zohreh Ghahremani |