- Meaning
- Meaning not certain
- Arabic
- هارون
- Say it
- haa-ROON
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- In the Quran
- Named in the Quran, Surah Ta-Ha (20:30)
About the meaning
The Arabic form of Aaron. The origin of the name is not known for certain; it may be Egyptian.
Famous people with this name
- Prophet Harun, brother of Musa
- Harun al-Rashid, Abbasid caliph
Other spellings
Haroun, Haroon, Aaron
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Questions about Harun
What does Harun mean?
Meaning not certain. The Arabic form of Aaron. The origin of the name is not known for certain; it may be Egyptian.
Is Harun in the Quran?
Yes. Harun is named in the Quran, in Surah Ta-Ha (20:30).
Is Harun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Harun is a boy’s name.
How do you write Harun in Arabic?
In Arabic script, Harun is written هارون.