Hajar
In Arabic: هاجر
Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Ibrahim عليه السلام, who was guided by Allah’s mercy to water through the seeking of Sa‘i
اسم هاجر زوجة إبراهيم عليه السلام، التي سعى بها رحمةً وبلَّغها الله بالماء
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Classical Arabian
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هاجر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Hajar mean?
- Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Ibrahim عليه السلام, who was guided by Allah’s mercy to water through the seeking of Sa‘i
- Is Hajar a boy or a girl name?
- Hajar is a girl name.
- How is Hajar written in English?
- Hajar in Arabic: هاجر.
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