Hajar
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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.
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
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
Peak Year
#36 in 2010
Total Births
719
First Recorded
1981
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