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Name Profile
Hagar
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hagar.
Primary meaning
Flight; from Hebrew "hagar"
Pronunciation: HAY-gar
Profile summary
Biblical figure; mother of Ishmael. The current meaning shown for this name is Flight; from Hebrew "hagar". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HAY-gar. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hagar. Hagar appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hagar is currently cataloged under Hebrew origin, and this page describes its meaning as Flight; from Hebrew "hagar".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Hebrew origin and Hebrew-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hagar is grouped as a modern girl name. Related forms for this profile include Hagar. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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