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Hajar

هَاجَر
Girl Arabic (Hebrew origin) /hah-JAR/ #5292 in 2023

Hajar 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

Popularity, 1981–2023
24 births in 2023
1981 2023

693 U.S. births recorded from 1981–2023.

Peak year
2010
36 babies
First recorded
1981
42 years of history
Recent trend
Steady
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Variants & nicknames

HajerHagar

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.