Unisex name
Fecir name meaning
“the first daylight; daybreak”
Fecir means “the first daylight” or “daybreak” and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic fajr, with an added vowel in its Turkish form. The light appearing along the horizon before sunrise is its central image; Fecriye is a related name.
What does Fecir mean?
The first daylight; daybreak
In Turkish: günün ilk aydınlığı; tan vakti
Fecir names the moment when night gives way to the first daylight. In Turkish literature it lends itself to imagery of beginnings and illumination; the literary group Fecr-i Âti uses the same word. Its occurrence as the title of the Quranic chapter al-Fajr adds a clear religious association.
Origin of the name Fecir
From Arabic fajr, 'daybreak'. Turkish uses fecir alongside fecr, with an inserted vowel easing the final consonant cluster.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Fecir in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · الفجر · 89:1The Arabic word الفجر denotes dawn in the Quran and also gives Surah Al-Fajr its name. |
| Starts with | F · Fe |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Fecir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fed͡ʒiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فجر |
Is Fecir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Fecir is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Fecir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fecir
Names with related meanings
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Rojda♀Daybreak
- Doğu♂East, the direction of sunrise
- Taner♂Man of the dawn
- Altan♂Crimson dawn
- Rojhat♂The sun has risen, the day has come
- Ertan♂Early dawn
- Rohat♂Day has dawned
- Şafak♂♀The first light appearing before sunrise
- Sabahattin♂Morning of the faith
- Suphi♂Relating to morning or daybreak
- Ruhat♂The sun has risen
FAQ about the name Fecir
What is the meaning of Fecir?
Fecir means “the first daylight; daybreak”. From Arabic fajr, 'daybreak'. Turkish uses fecir alongside fecr, with an inserted vowel easing the final consonant cluster.
Is Fecir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Fecir is used for both boys and girls.
Is Fecir in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. The Arabic word الفجر denotes dawn in the Quran and also gives Surah Al-Fajr its name. (e.g.: 89:1)
What is the origin of the name Fecir?
Fecir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fecir have?
Fecir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fecir?
Fecir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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