Unisex name
Hijrah name meaning
“migration, departure from one's homeland”
Hijrah is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic hijrah, meaning “migration” or “departure”, including departure from one's homeland. The source word also has a specific historical use: in Islamic history, it especially denotes Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, alongside its general meaning of movement.
What does Hijrah mean?
Migration, departure from one's homeland
In Indonesian: perpindahan, meninggalkan tempat asal
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 Hijrah
From Arabic hijrah, meaning migration or departure. In Islamic history it especially denotes Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hijrah in Islam and the Quran
Hijrah 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.
Name combinations with Hijrah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hijrah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hijrah: migration, departure from one's homeland
- Ansari: associated with the Ansar
- Basar: sight or the ability to see
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Meaning of each word
- Hijrah: migration, departure from one's homeland
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
- Irvan: knowledge, deep understanding
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Hijrah Romadhona
Meaning of each word
- Hijrah: migration, departure from one's homeland
- Romadhona: the month of Ramadan
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Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Hijrah: migration, departure from one's homeland
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Hijrah Rohmana
Meaning of each word
- Hijrah: migration, departure from one's homeland
- Rohmana: compassionate; merciful
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Meaning of each word
- Hijrah: migration, departure from one's homeland
- Isra: journey by night
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
How to pronounce Hijrah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hidʒrah/ |
| Arabic script | هجرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦗꦿꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮏ᮪ᮛᮂ |
Is Hijrah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hijrah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Hijrah ranks #782 among unisex 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 Hijrah
Famous people named Hijrah
- Hijrah Irwan · b. 2000
- Hijrah S. Lanase · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Hijrah
What is the meaning of Hijrah?
Hijrah means migration, departure from one's homeland. From Arabic hijrah, meaning migration or departure. In Islamic history it especially denotes Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina.
Is Hijrah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hijrah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hijrah?
Hijrah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hijrah in the Quran?
Hijrah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hijrah have?
Hijrah has 2 syllables (Hij-rah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hijrah?
Hijrah ranks #782 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hijrah?
Some ideas: Hijrah Ansari Basar; Hijrah Arsy Irvan; Hijrah Romadhona.
Famous people named Hijrah?
Notable people named Hijrah include Hijrah Irwan, Hijrah S. Lanase.
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