Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Flight; Emigration; Dragged away or pressed into service
Hagir is a feminine name inspired by the Hebrew Hagar and is linked to the Arabic Hajara. In the Book of Genesis, Hagar is borne by Abram/Abraham’s wife and Ishmael’s mother, a prominent figure throughout Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Hagir adopts the meanings “flight,” “emigration,” “dragged away,” and “pressed into service” reminiscent of the challenges biblical Hagar faced. Hagir has stood the test of time as an ancient and enduring appellation for the baby more than capable of fulfilling their destiny.
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