Haarun
Haarun is a Muslim boy name of Arabic form of Hebrew Aaron origin, meaning “Prophet Harun (Aaron)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Harun (Aaron) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Aaron |
| Written as | هارون |
| Pronunciation | hah-ROON |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Haarun
Haarun is one way of spelling Hārūn, brother of the Prophet Mūsā. God made Hārūn a prophet so that he could stand alongside and support his brother. Mūsā had asked for this because Hārūn was the more eloquent speaker of the two. The name comes from Hebrew and its original meaning is unclear, and the most famous man to carry it in later history was Hārūn al-Rashīd, the Abbasid caliph.
Is Haarun a Muslim name?
Haarun honours a prophet named many times in the Quran, the brother and helper of Musa, who prays, 'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
How popular is Haarun?
Haarun is used across the Muslim world, as Haroon in South Asia and as Harun in Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Haarun
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Haarun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haarun mean?
Haarun means 'Prophet Harun (Aaron)'. It is of Arabic form of Hebrew Aaron origin.
Is Haarun a Muslim name?
Haarun honours a prophet named many times in the Quran, the brother and helper of Musa, who prays, 'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
How do you pronounce Haarun?
Haarun is pronounced hah-ROON.
Is Haarun a boy or girl name?
Haarun is usually a boy name.