Unisex name
Hajar name meaning
“sojourner; the name Hagar”
Hajar is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic Hājar, the counterpart of Hagar in the story of Abraham and Ishmael. Its meaning of sojourner or stranger is commonly linked to Hebrew hagar, although the etymology is disputed. Hadjar is a spelling variant.
What does Hajar 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 Hajar
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.
Hajar in Islam and the Quran
Hajar 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 Hajar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hadʒar/ |
| Arabic script | هاجر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦗꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮏᮁ |
Is Hajar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hajar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 37% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Hajar ranks #152 among unisex names in our data sample (20 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 Hajar
Famous people named Hajar
- Hajar Pamuji
- Hajar Hi. Umar · b. 1979
- Hajar Radhiyah Abbas · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Hajar
What is the meaning of Hajar?
Hajar 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 Hajar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hajar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 37% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hajar in the Quran?
Hajar 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 Hajar have?
Hajar has 2 syllables (Ha-jar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hajar?
Hajar ranks #152 among unisex names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hajar?
Other spellings: Hadjar.
Famous people named Hajar?
Notable people named Hajar include Hajar Pamuji, Hajar Hi. Umar, Hajar Radhiyah Abbas.
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