Boy name
Hadjar name meaning
“sojourner; the name Hagar”
Hadjar is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning sojourner or stranger. Its spelling variant Hajar comes from Arabic Hājar, the counterpart of Hagar in the story of Abraham and Ishmael. The association with Hebrew hagar is traditional, and the name’s etymology remains disputed.
What does Hadjar mean?
Sojourner; the name Hagar
In Indonesian: pengembara; nama Hagar
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Hadjar
Hajar comes from Arabic Hājar, the counterpart of Hagar in the story of Abraham and Ishmael. It is traditionally associated with Hebrew hagar, 'sojourner or stranger', though its etymology is disputed.
Hadjar in Islam and the Quran
Hadjar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (هاجر) does, for example in QS Al-Hasyr [59]: 9. هاجر is used as a verb meaning emigrated, rather than as the proper name Hagar.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Hadjar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hadʒar/ |
| Arabic script | هاجر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦗꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮏᮁ |
Is Hadjar a boy’s name?
Yes, Hadjar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hadjar ranks #2,468 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Hadjar
Famous people named Hadjar
- Ki Hadjar Dewantara · b. 1889
- Ki Hadjar Hardjo Oetomo · b. 1883
- Nyi Hadjar Dewantara · b. 1890
- Hadjar Pamadhi · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Hadjar
What is the meaning of Hadjar?
Hadjar means sojourner; the name Hagar. Hajar comes from Arabic Hājar, the counterpart of Hagar in the story of Abraham and Ishmael. It is traditionally associated with Hebrew hagar, 'sojourner or stranger', though its etymology is disputed.
Is Hadjar a boy’s name?
Yes, Hadjar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hadjar in the Quran?
Hadjar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (هاجر) does, for example in QS Al-Hasyr [59]: 9. هاجر is used as a verb meaning emigrated, rather than as the proper name Hagar.
How many syllables does Hadjar have?
Hadjar has 2 syllables (Ha-djar) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hadjar?
Hadjar ranks #2,468 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hadjar?
Other spellings: Hajar.
Famous people named Hadjar?
Notable people named Hadjar include Ki Hadjar Dewantara, Ki Hadjar Hardjo Oetomo, Nyi Hadjar Dewantara.
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