Hajra
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hajra
The name 'Hajra' means "to emigrate" or "forsake," derived from the Arabic root *h-j-r* (هجر), and is the Arabic name for the biblical figure Hagar.
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Etymology
The name 'Hajra' means "to emigrate" or "forsake," derived from the Arabic root *h-j-r* (هجر), and is the Arabic name for the biblical figure Hagar. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, referencing Hagar, the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael, who is revered in Islam for her role in the story of Zamzam.
Hajra currently ranks #9,686 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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