This descendant of Ishmael bears a name invoking the Aramean storm deity, common across ancient Near Eastern cultures. The name appears in Genesis's genealogical record of Ishmael's twelve sons who became tribal leaders. Textual variants exist—some manuscripts read Hadar, reflecting scribal uncertainty or regional pronunciations. The Septuagint transliterations vary, suggesting the name's form wasn't perfectly standardized. Such theophoric names (incorporating deity names) were common regardless of which god a family actually worshiped, often representing cultural heritage rather than active devotion.