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Hagar

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Flight, the stranger, foreigner

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
HAY-gar
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning flight or stranger; a biblical figure.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Cultural associations

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  • Hagar

    Concubine of Abraham and mother of Ishmael in Genesis.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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