Haruna
Haruna is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Hausa / Swahili form origin, meaning “Prophet Harun (Aaron)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Harun (Aaron) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa / Swahili form |
| Written as | هارون |
| Pronunciation | ha-ROO-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Haruna
Haruna is the Hausa and Swahili version of Hārūn, the Prophet Aaron. It carries the final vowel that these languages typically add to names borrowed from Arabic. Among men in northern Nigeria, Niger, Ghana and Tanzania it is an extremely common name. In Japanese, by contrast, Haruna is an unrelated name given to girls, so the two should not be confused.
Is Haruna a Muslim name?
Haruna is the African form of Harun, a Prophet in the Quran, for whom Musa asks as 'a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
How popular is Haruna?
Haruna is very common among Hausa Muslims in Nigeria and Niger, and in Ghana and Tanzania.
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Spellings and variants of Haruna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haruna mean?
Haruna means 'Prophet Harun (Aaron)'. It is of Arabic, Hausa / Swahili form origin.
Is Haruna a Muslim name?
Haruna is the African form of Harun, a Prophet in the Quran, for whom Musa asks as 'a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
How do you pronounce Haruna?
Haruna is pronounced ha-ROO-nah.
Is Haruna a boy or girl name?
Haruna is usually a boy name.