Hagar - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Hagar \

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "forsaken". Biblical: Hagar is the handmaid of Abraham's wife Sarah. A similar Muslim name is Hajar, and the same Hagar is considered the mother of the Arabic race.

Hagar has 3 variant forms: Haggar, Hagir and Hajar.

Hagar is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#9689 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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