Haajira
Haajira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of Hagar, mother of Ismail”.
| Meaning | Name of Hagar, mother of Ismail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu form of Arabic Hajar |
| Arabic spelling | هاجرہ |
| Pronunciation | HAH-jee-rah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haajira
Haajira, more often Hajira or Hajra, is the South Asian form of Hājar, the mother of the Prophet Ismāʿīl. It is commonly explained as one who migrates, from the Arabic root h-j-r, recalling Hajar's journey to the valley of Makkah. This form, with the added -a, is especially popular in Pakistan and India.
Is Haajira a Muslim name?
Yes. Haajira is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Hajar, mother of Prophet Ismail.
Where is the name Haajira used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Haajira
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Spellings and variants of Haajira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haajira mean?
Haajira means 'Name of Hagar, mother of Ismail'. It comes from Urdu form of Arabic Hajar.
Is Haajira a Muslim name?
Yes. Haajira is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of Hajar, mother of Prophet Ismail.
How do you write Haajira in Arabic?
Haajira is written هاجرہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haajira?
Haajira is pronounced HAH-jee-rah.