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Badr

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Badr

Pronounced BAH-dər /ˈbɑ.dər/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic badr, 'the full moon' (a symbol of beauty and perfection)Medium

In 30 seconds: The full moon: Badr is Arabic for 'the full moon'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'BAH-dər').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic badr, 'the full moon' (a symbol of beauty and perfection)
U.S. rank (2024)#5916 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 271

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Badr comes from Arabic badr, 'the full moon' — long a symbol of radiant beauty, completeness, and perfection. It is also the name of the Battle of Badr, an early and pivotal Muslim victory. A lyrical, classic name across the Arab world, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'BAH-dər'; nickname Badr).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, the-full-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Badr means 'the full moon' in Arabic — a symbol of radiant beauty and perfection — and the site of an early Muslim victory — a lyrical, classic name (said 'BAH-dər').
Overall data confidence 74%
Arabic references — badr — etymology

Variations

BaderBadru

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Badr mean?

Badr is Arabic for 'the full moon' (a symbol of beauty and perfection).

How do you pronounce Badr?

It's said BAH-dər /ˈbɑ.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Badr a boy or girl name?

Badr is most often a boy's name (used for both sexes).

How popular is Badr?

Badr is a rare name in the U.S.

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