هاجر

Hacer

girlTurkish form of Hājar

Hacer is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of the mother of Ismail”.

MeaningName of the mother of Ismail
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Hājar
Arabic spellingهاجر
Pronunciationhah-JEHR
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hacer

Hacer is the Turkish form of Hājar (Hagar), the wife of the Prophet Ibrāhīm and mother of the Prophet Ismāʿīl. Her running between the hills of Safa and Marwa in search of water is re-enacted by every pilgrim in the saʿy of Hajj and Umrah. In Turkish the j sound is written c.

Is Hacer a Muslim name?

Yes. Hacer is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Hajar, mother of the Prophet Ismail, honoured in the rites of Hajj.

Where is the name Hacer used?

Traditional in Turkey; Hajra is a common South Asian form.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hacer mean?

Hacer means 'Name of the mother of Ismail'. It comes from Turkish form of Hājar.

Is Hacer a Muslim name?

Yes. Hacer is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Hajar, mother of the Prophet Ismail, honoured in the rites of Hajj.

How do you write Hacer in Arabic?

Hacer is written هاجر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hacer?

Hacer is pronounced hah-JEHR.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.