Hagar
Hagar is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (Egyptian pronunciation of Hajar) origin, meaning “Mother of Prophet Ismail”.
| Meaning | Mother of Prophet Ismail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Egyptian pronunciation of Hajar) |
| Written as | هاجر |
| Pronunciation | HAA-gar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Hagar
Hagar is the Egyptian way of saying Hājar, since in Egyptian Arabic the letter jīm sounds like a hard g. Hājar was the wife of the Prophet Ibrāhīm and the mother of Ismāʿīl. Every pilgrim retraces her frantic search for water between Safa and Marwa in the ritual called the saʿy. The name is often tied to hijra, emigration, although where it ultimately comes from is not certain.
Is Hagar a Muslim name?
In Egypt, Hagar is the local pronunciation of Hajar, and Muslim families there use it to honour the mother of Prophet Ismail.
How popular is Hagar?
Hagar is very common in Egypt, while other countries write the same name as Hajar, Hadjer or Hajra.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hagar mean?
Hagar means 'Mother of Prophet Ismail'. It is of Arabic (Egyptian pronunciation of Hajar) origin.
Is Hagar a Muslim name?
In Egypt, Hagar is the local pronunciation of Hajar, and Muslim families there use it to honour the mother of Prophet Ismail.
How do you pronounce Hagar?
Hagar is pronounced HAA-gar.
Is Hagar a boy or girl name?
Hagar is usually a girl name.