Hajar
هَاجَرHajar is a girl name of Arabic (Hebrew origin) origin.
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Meaning of Hajar
Hagar, wife of Ibrahim and mother of Ismail. Central figure of the Hajj pilgrimage — her frantic run between Safa and Marwa is commemorated by the sa'y ritual. A symbol of courageous motherhood.
Arabic root: Hebrew, "stranger" or "one who emigrates"
Regional variants
The biblical Hagar is shared across all three Abrahamic faiths — especially meaningful for mothers seeking a cross-religious resonance.
Popularity of Hajar
693 U.S. births recorded from 1981–2023.
Variants & nicknames
Related guide
30 Quranic Baby Names for Boys and Girls (With Verses)
30 names drawn from the Qur’an — prophets, named and referenced women, and meaningful Arabic concepts — each with its verse reference and classical meaning.
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Famous people named Hajar
- Hajar (wife of Ibrahim)
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.