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BadrIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Full moon, radiant

Pronunciation: bahdr

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Name
Badr
Meaning
Full moon, radiant
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
bahdr
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Badr mean?

Badr is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Full moon". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: bahdr. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

بدْر

بدْر کا مطلب ہے مکمل، پورا، یا دین کا چاند

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

بدر

بدر يعني كامل أو تام أو بدر الدين

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

bahdr

IPA

/ˈbæd.r/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Badr is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Full moon. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

Moonlight BlueSilver

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: The name Badr carries a powerful numerological significance. The number 3 is associated with creativity, self-expression, and growth. This suggests that individuals named Badr are likely to be imaginative, communicative, and constantly evolving.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveCourageousV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the night of Badr, a significant victory for Muslims in Islamic history.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Badr holds significant cultural influence in Islamic history, as it is named after the Battle of Badr which took place in 624 AD. This was the first major military victory won by the early Muslim community against their Meccan enemies, marking a turning point in Islamic history. Since then, the name Badr has been used to signify victory and triumph in the face of adversity.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Badr holds deep significance as a symbol of guidance and illumination. In the Quran, Allah SWT refers to the full moon as a source of light and guidance, as mentioned in Surah Al An'am (6:97), "And it is He Who makes the stars for you, that you may be guided therein in the darkness of the land, and the sea. We detail Our signs for people who know." The name Badr comparably inspires the idea of following the light of guidance in one's spiritual journey, seeking victory and success through faith and obedience to Allah SWT.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Battle of Badr (624 AD) The name Badr carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Badr

Full moon, complete, perfect, or a moon-like person

🇵🇰Urdu

بدْر

بدْر کا مطلب ہے مکمل، پورا، یا دین کا چاند

🇸🇦Arabic

بدر

بدر يعني كامل أو تام أو بدر الدين

🇮🇳Hindi

बद्र

बद्र का अर्थ है पूर्ण, पूरा, या धर्म का चाँद

🇦🇫Pashto

بدر

بدر د کامل یا بشپړ معنی لري

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