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Hajar

HAH-jar

Hajar is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'migrant' or 'emigrant'. It is also the name of Abraham's wife in Islam.”. It currently ranks #5052 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2010.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Hajar Means

An Arabic name meaning 'migrant' or 'emigrant'. It is also the name of Abraham's wife in Islam.

The Story of Hajar

This name carries the strength of a matriarch and the resilience of a traveler, a powerful legacy for your daughter.

Hajar is an Arabic name of profound historical and spiritual significance, meaning 'migrant' or 'emigrant.' It is most famously known as the name of Hajar, the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael in Islamic tradition, who journeyed to the desert seeking water for her son. This name embodies endurance, faith, and the spirit of a tenacious journey.

When you say 'Hajar,' it sounds like a quiet vow, a declaration of unwavering strength. It is a name for a child you already sense possesses deep resilience and profound faith. Writing 'Hajar' on a birth certificate feels like an invocation of endurance, an acknowledgment of the powerful spirit that will guide your daughter.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hajar

    The wife of Abraham in Islamic tradition.

Personality Traits

StrongResilientFaithfulWise

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#36 in 2010

Total Births

719

First Recorded

1981

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