Prophetic-era names / Classical names
Hajar
/haːˈdʒar/ (HA‑jar)
Pronunciation: /haːˈdʒar/ (HA‑jar)
هاجر — المرتبطة بالجذر ه‑ج‑ر (الهجرة، الانصراف)
Girl
Origin
Arabic (classical) / used in Urdu and Bengali contexts
Meaning
Hagar; derived from the root meaning 'to emigrate' or 'one who leaves/migrates'
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Hajar.
Hajar is a Arabic (classical) / used in Urdu and Bengali contexts name commonly explained as Hagar; derived from the root meaning 'to emigrate' or 'one who leaves/migrates'. It is often grouped with Prophetic-era names / Classical names names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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