Hagar

Hagar Meaning & Origin

About Hagar
The name "Hagar" is of Hebrew origin and means "flight" or "stranger." In the Bible, Hagar was an Egyptian servant who became the mother of Ishmael, the son of Abraham. The name reflects her status as a foreigner and her eventual flight from Sarah, Abraham's wife, due to mistreatment. Hagar's story represents resilience, strength, and the ability to overcome adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hagar are female.

Hagar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 G AA0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈheΙͺgΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hagar in Braille

Here's how to represent Hagar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hagar in braille

How to Spell the Name Hagar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hagar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hagar in sign language

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