Girl name
Hajrah name meaning
“migration; departure”
Hajrah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic hijrah, meaning migration or departure from a place. This connection gives the name its meaning of migration or departure. Hajrah is also interpreted as a variant of Hajar, although that interpretation represents a separate origin from the word hijrah.
What does Hajrah mean?
Migration; departure
In Indonesian: perpindahan, hijrah
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Hajrah
May be linked to Arabic hijrah, meaning migration or departure from a place. An interpretation as a variant of Hajar also occurs, but represents a different name origin.
Hajrah in Islam and the Quran
Hajrah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Hajrah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hadʒrah/ |
| Arabic script | هجرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦗꦿꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮏ᮪ᮛᮂ |
Is Hajrah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hajrah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hajrah ranks #2,127 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hajrah
Famous people named Hajrah
- Hajrah Mahyuddin · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Hajrah
What is the meaning of Hajrah?
Hajrah means migration; departure. May be linked to Arabic hijrah, meaning migration or departure from a place. An interpretation as a variant of Hajar also occurs, but represents a different name origin.
Is Hajrah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hajrah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hajrah in the Quran?
Hajrah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hajrah have?
Hajrah has 2 syllables (Haj-rah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hajrah?
Hajrah ranks #2,127 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hajrah?
Notable people named Hajrah include Hajrah Mahyuddin.
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