Find out how popular the first name Hajira has been for the last 29 years (from 1995 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hajira by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Hajira is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Hajira.

The history of the first name Hajira

The name Hajira is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name that is derived from the Arabic root word "hajr," which means "to separate" or "to isolate." The name Hajira can be translated as "the emigrant" or "the one who separates."

In Islamic tradition, Hajira is the name of the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the mother of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael). According to the Quran, Hajira was left in the desert with her infant son Ismail by Prophet Ibrahim, following God's command. It is said that when their water supply ran out, Hajira ran between the two hills of Safa and Marwah in search of water. This ritual is reenacted by Muslims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.

The name Hajira first appeared in the Islamic scriptures, particularly in the Quran, where her story is mentioned in several verses. It is also mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records, such as the Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad) and the Sirah (biography of the Prophet).

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hajira can be found in the writings of Arab historians and scholars from the 7th and 8th centuries, who documented the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and his companions.

Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Hajira:

1. Hajira Banu Umayya (died c. 660 CE), a companion of Prophet Muhammad and the wife of Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan.
2. Hajira al-Nahdiyya (died c. 800 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from the Abbasid era.
3. Hajira Hamduniyya (1096-1180 CE), a Syrian poet and scholar who was known for her contributions to Arabic literature.
4. Hajira Rashid (1869-1938), an Egyptian feminist and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Hajira Ismail (1892-1970), a pioneering Egyptian physician and one of the first female medical graduates in Egypt.

The name Hajira continues to be popular in various parts of the Arab world, as well as among Muslim communities in other regions, as a way to honor the legacy and significance of the historical figure Hajira in Islamic tradition.

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