Hajara
Hajara is a Muslim girl name meaning “Hagar, mother of Prophet Ismail”.
| Meaning | Hagar, mother of Prophet Ismail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa form of Arabic Hājar |
| Arabic spelling | هاجر |
| Pronunciation | HAH-jah-rah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hajara
Hajara is the Hausa form of Hājar (Hagar), the wife of Prophet Ibrāhīm and mother of Prophet Ismāʿīl. Her search for water between the hills of Safa and Marwa is remembered by every pilgrim who performs the saʿy during Hajj and Umrah. Hausa adds a final vowel, turning Hajar into Hajara.
Is Hajara a Muslim name?
Yes. Hajara is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Hājar, the mother of Prophet Ismāʿīl, whose devotion is honoured in the rites of Hajj.
Where is the name Hajara used?
Popular among Hausa-speaking Muslims in northern Nigeria and Niger.
Gifts with the name Hajara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hajara mean?
Hajara means 'Hagar, mother of Prophet Ismail'. It comes from Hausa form of Arabic Hājar.
Is Hajara a Muslim name?
Yes. Hajara is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Hājar, the mother of Prophet Ismāʿīl, whose devotion is honoured in the rites of Hajj.
How do you write Hajara in Arabic?
Hajara is written هاجر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hajara?
Hajara is pronounced HAH-jah-rah.