Unisex name · Arabic
Badr
“full moon”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Badr.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Badr — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Badr is the moon at its fullest — the fourteenth night, when it is complete and no longer growing. The Battle of Badr, the first major engagement of early Islam, is named for a place rather than the moon, but the two meanings sit together in the name for most speakers.
It is predominantly masculine in the Arab world, with the feminine Badriyya alongside it. It has no US ranking. The consonant cluster at the end is what makes it feel modern in English.
One syllable, so the middle carries the length (Badr Suleiman, Badr Elias). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist with Celestial meaning underneath.
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Is Badr a boy or girl name?
Badr is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Arabic origin).
What does the name Badr mean?
Badr means “full moon” of Arabic origin. Badr is the moon at its fullest — the fourteenth night, when it is complete and no longer growing. The Battle of Badr, the first major engagement of early Islam, is named for a place rather than the moon, but the two meanings sit together in the name for most speakers.
Where does the name Badr come from?
Badr is Arabic in origin. It is predominantly masculine in the Arab world, with the feminine Badriyya alongside it. It has no US ranking. The consonant cluster at the end is what makes it feel modern in English.
What are common nicknames for Badr?
Badri — the short-forms parents most often use for Badr.
How popular is Badr?
Badr did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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