Tahjir
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tahjir
Tahjir is an Arabic name derived from the root word "hajara" (هجر), meaning "to leave," "to abandon," or "to emigrate," with the "ta-" prefix indicating an action or state, thus meaning "emigration" or "one who emigrates." The name carries connotations of departure, separation, or the Islamic concept of hijra (migration).
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Etymology
Tahjir is an Arabic name derived from the root word "hajara" (هجر), meaning "to leave," "to abandon," or "to emigrate," with the "ta-" prefix indicating an action or state, thus meaning "emigration" or "one who emigrates." The name carries connotations of departure, separation, or the Islamic concept of hijra (migration).
The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance tied to the Islamic calendar's marking of the Hijra—Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, a foundational event in Islamic history.
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Tahjir currently ranks #13,946 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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