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Hajra

Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hajra: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2023.

Originating from Arabic, Hajra is the form of Hagar, meaning “migrant” or “to emigrate.” It carries deep religious significance as the name of Hagar, the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael in both the Bible and Quran. In Islamic tradition, Hajra’s desperate search for water led to the miraculous spring of Zamzam in Mecca, a central rite of the Hajj pilgrimage. While not tied to a specific modern place name, her story is forever linked to that holy city. In Scotland, the name Hajra is uncommon but has been given to baby girls in recent decades, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural community. A notable variant is Hajar, more common in Arabic-speaking countries.