Muslim girl name
Hajar: name meaning
هاجر
“Traditionally 'one who emigrated'”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Hajar, mother of Ismail; the Sa'i between Safa and Marwa remembers her search for water.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Hajar mean?
Hajar (هاجر) means "Traditionally 'one who emigrated'". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Hajar a Muslim name?
Yes. Hajar is used by Muslims around the world. Hajar, mother of Ismail; the Sa'i between Safa and Marwa remembers her search for water.
Is Hajar mentioned in the Qur'an?
Hajar is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.