Hajarat
Hajarat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Hagar, mother of Prophet Ismail”.
| Meaning | Hagar, mother of Prophet Ismail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Hājar |
| Arabic spelling | هاجر |
| Pronunciation | hah-jah-RAHT |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hajarat
Hajarat is the form of Hājar used among Yoruba Muslims, who often add a feminine -at ending to women's names (as in Aishat or Halimat). Hājar was the wife of Prophet Ibrāhīm and the mother of Prophet Ismāʿīl, and her running between Safa and Marwa is re-enacted in the saʿy of Hajj.
Is Hajarat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hajarat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Hājar, mother of Prophet Ismāʿīl.
Where is the name Hajarat used?
Used mainly by Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hajarat mean?
Hajarat means 'Hagar, mother of Prophet Ismail'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Hājar.
Is Hajarat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hajarat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Hājar, mother of Prophet Ismāʿīl.
How do you write Hajarat in Arabic?
Hajarat is written هاجر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hajarat?
Hajarat is pronounced hah-jah-RAHT.