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Sahari
Pronounced sah-HAH-ree /sΙΛhΙ.ri/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic sahar/sahari, 'the time just before dawn; the pre-dawn hour' (also linked to 'enchanting')Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sahari comes from Arabic sahar/sahari, 'the time just before dawn; the pre-dawn hour' (cherished for prayer and stillness; also linked to 'enchanting'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, luminous name across the Arab and South Asian world.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, of-the-dawn at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Sahari mean?
Sahari is Arabic for 'the time just before dawn' (also linked to 'enchanting'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Sahari?
It's said sah-HAH-ree /sΙΛhΙ.ri/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sahari a boy or girl name?
Sahari is a girl's name.
How popular is Sahari?
Sahari is a rare name in the U.S.