Hajira
Hajira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, South Asian form of Hajar origin, meaning “Form of Hajar, mother of Ismail”.
| Meaning | Form of Hajar, mother of Ismail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian form of Hajar |
| Written as | ہاجرہ |
| Pronunciation | HAA-ji-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Hajira
Hajira is the Urdu and South Asian version of Hājar, who was married to the Prophet Ibrāhīm and became mother of Ismāʿīl. Her desperate search for water, running back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwa, ended when the spring of Zamzam appeared. That story is relived in the saʿy of Hajj and ʿUmra. In popular understanding the name is connected with hijra, migration.
Is Hajira a Muslim name?
Hajira is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Hajar, the mother of Prophet Ismail.
How popular is Hajira?
Hajira is common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Hajira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hajira mean?
Hajira means 'Form of Hajar, mother of Ismail'. It is of Arabic, South Asian form of Hajar origin.
Is Hajira a Muslim name?
Hajira is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Hajar, the mother of Prophet Ismail.
How do you pronounce Hajira?
Hajira is pronounced HAA-ji-rah.
Is Hajira a boy or girl name?
Hajira is usually a girl name.