Harun
Harun is a Muslim boy name of Arabic form of Hebrew Aharon origin, meaning “Prophet Harun (Aaron)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Harun (Aaron) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Aharon |
| Written as | هارون |
| Pronunciation | haa-ROON |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Turkey, Balkans, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Harun
Harun is the standard spelling of Hārūn, the Prophet Aaron, who was both brother and helper to Musa. The Quran honours him as a prophet and records the prayer in which Musa asked for his support. Turkey and Bosnia write the name exactly this way. In Baghdad, Hārūn al-Rashīd made it famous as the name of a caliph, and it is also common in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Is Harun a Muslim name?
Harun is the name the Quran gives to the Prophet Aaron, and Musa's prayer for him reads, 'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
How popular is Harun?
Harun is common in Turkey, Bosnia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Harun
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Harun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harun mean?
Harun means 'Prophet Harun (Aaron)'. It is of Arabic form of Hebrew Aharon origin.
Is Harun a Muslim name?
Harun is the name the Quran gives to the Prophet Aaron, and Musa's prayer for him reads, 'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
How do you pronounce Harun?
Harun is pronounced haa-ROON.
Is Harun a boy or girl name?
Harun is usually a boy name.