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Haajar

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Pronounced HAH-jar /ˈhɑː.dʒɑr/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic spelling of Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael, deeply honoured in Islam; her running between Safa and Marwa is commemorated in the Hajj. Held with reverence.Low

In 30 seconds: Haajar is the Arabic Hajar (Hagar), honoured in Islam (said 'HAH-jar'). Reverent, historic, and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn Arabic spelling of Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael, deeply honoured in Islam; her running between Safa and Marwa is commemorated in the Hajj. Held with reverence.
U.S. rank (2024)#16079 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haajar spells the Arabic Hajar (Hagar), a revered matriarch in Islam whose steadfastness is commemorated in the rites of the Hajj. Reverent and historic, it is rare in the U.S. and honoured in Muslim families (said 'HAH-jar').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, reverent, and historic.

Did you know? Haajar is an Arabic form of Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael, deeply honoured in Islam - her search for water between Safa and Marwa is remembered in the Hajj (said 'HAH-jar').
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References - Haajar — Arabic Hajar (Hagar); honoured in Islam; Hajj

Variations

HajarHagarHaajir

Nicknames

HaajJara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haajar mean?

Haajar is an Arabic form of Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael, deeply honoured in Islam.

How do you pronounce Haajar?

It's said HAH-jar /ˈhɑː.dʒɑr/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haajar a boy or girl name?

Haajar is a girl's name.

How popular is Haajar?

Haajar is a rare name in the U.S.

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