Hagar
/H-A-G-A-R/
Persian form of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael in the Book of Genesis. A feminine name carried by Iranian Christians, it recalls the woman whom God met and comforted in the wilderness.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Hagar is a Christian girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Persian form of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael in the Book of Genesis. A feminine name carried by Iranian Christians, it recalls the woman whom God met and comforted in the wilderness.”.
Hagar is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Persian form of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael in the Book of Genesis. A feminine name carried by Iranian Christians, it recalls the woman whom God met and comforted in the wilderness." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Hagar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Hagar
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Hagar lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Hagar's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Hagar's saint & feast day →What does Hagar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Hagar resonates in either tradition.
Hagar's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hagar's full reading →
Does Hagar go with your family's names?
Hagar breaks into 5 sounds: /H-A-G-A-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Hagar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Hagar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Hagar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Hagar
If Hagar resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Iranian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Hagar
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Common questions about Hagar
What does the name Hagar mean?
Hagar means "Persian form of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael in the Book of Genesis. A feminine name carried by Iranian Christians, it recalls the woman whom God met and comforted in the wilderness.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Hagar a boy or girl name?
Hagar is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Hagar?
Hagar is of Persian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
Is Hagar a Christian name?
Yes. Hagar is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Persian origin.
What does Hagar mean in Persian?
Hagar originates from Persian, where it means "Persian form of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael in the Book of Genesis. A feminine name carried by Iranian Christians, it recalls the woman whom God met and comforted in the wilderness.."
What are common nicknames for Hagar?
Common short forms of Hagar include Hag.
What is the numerology of Hagar?
Hagar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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