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Hagar

Hagar is primarily a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “flight” or “forsaken.” Hagar was a prominent Biblical figure in the Old Testament and the handmaid of Abraham’s wife, Sarah. As the story goes, Sarah was barren, so Hagar was tasked with bearing a son by Abraham. Sarah subsequently cast out Hagar after discovering she could have children of her own, banishing her to the wilderness. Feeling rejected and abandoned, Hagar received an inspiring message from an Angel of God and returned home to give birth to baby Ishmael. While the story of Hagar stirs up imagery of loneliness and desertion, it also presents the courage and resiliency found within to continue through dark times. Giving baby a name like this is sure to serve as a source of inspiration and strength for Hagar, whatever the situation.
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Meaning

Flight, forsaken

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Pronunciation

'hah-GAHR'

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Traits

  • Independent
  • Resilient
  • Determined
  • Mysterious

Compatibility

Hagar can make a unique and strong choice for a baby girl's name. It pairs well with traditional or classic sibling names, providing a nice contrast in style. As a middle name, Hagar can add an interesting and powerful touch to the full name. This name may appeal to parents looking for a bold and distinctive option with Hebrew origins.

Independent Resilient Determined Mysterious

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Hagar Finer

Hagar Finer

Actress

Born: December 16, 1972 · Tel Aviv, Israel

Portrait of Hagar Ben-Asher

Hagar Ben-Asher

Filmmaker

Born: July 12, 1980 · Tel Aviv, Israel

Portrait of Hagar Shipley

Hagar Shipley

Literary Character

Born: January 1, 1970 · N/A

Portrait of Hagar Olsson

Hagar Olsson

Writer

Born: October 23, 1893 · Helsinki, Finland

Portrait of Hagar Talmi

Hagar Talmi

Musician

Born: September 9, 1978 · Tel Aviv, Israel

Portrait of Hagar the Horrible

Hagar the Horrible

Comic Strip Character

Born: January 1, 1970 · N/A

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Hagar Original form
  • Hagar Hebrew
  • هاجر Arabic
  • Хагар Russian
  • Хагар Bulgarian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • ハガル (Hagaru) Japanese
  • 哈迦 (Hājiā) Chinese
  • हागर (Hāgar) Hindi
  • ჰაგარ (Hagari) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hagar

What does Hagar mean?
Flight, forsaken
What is the origin of Hagar?
Hagar has Hebrew origins.
Is Hagar popular?
Hagar has been viewed 97 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Hagar?
Similar names include Olympia, Malaika, Nylah, Umoja, Hari.
How do you pronounce Hagar?
Hagar is pronounced 'hah-GAHR'.

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