Hegira is a medieval Latin transliteration of the Arabic word meaning "departure" or "migration", among other definitions. Alternative transliterations of the word include Hijra or Hijrah.

What does Hegira mean in Arabic?

Hijrah, (Arabic: “Migration” or “Emigration”) also spelled Hejira or Hijra, Latin Hegira, the Prophet Muhammad's migration (622 ce) from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina) upon invitation in order to escape persecution.

What is Hegira in English?

: a journey especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation : exodus.