Is Hajar an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Hajar, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Hajar mean in Arabic?
Hajar means one who migrates.
It originates from the Arabic root word ھ-ج-ر (H J R).
Hajar was the name of the 2nd wife ot the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the mother of the prophet Ismael (Ishmael).
The variant spelling, ‘Hajra’ is more common in South Asia. Hajar is the more popular spelling in the Middle East.
Hajar is a female name.
Popularity of the name Hajar
Hajar is a top 100 name in Iran and Morocco.
How to write Hajar in Arabic:
Hajar is written as ھاجر
How to pronounce Hajar:
Hajar is pronounced Haaa-jarr.
Spelling variations of Hajar
Hagar, Hajra