Haaruun
Haaruun is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Hārūn (Aaron)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Hārūn (Aaron) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | هارون |
| Pronunciation | hah-ROON |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haaruun
Haaruun is the Somali spelling of Hārūn, the Prophet Aaron, with doubled vowels for the long sounds. Hārūn was the brother of Mūsā, and God made him a prophet in answer to Mūsā's request for a helper who spoke more eloquently. The name was also borne by the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd.
Is Haaruun a Muslim name?
Yes. Haaruun is the Somali form of Harun, the name of Prophet Aaron, brother of Musa.
Is Haaruun in the Quran?
Mūsā prays for 'Hārūn, my brother' to be his helper (Quran 20:30).
Where is the name Haaruun used?
Used among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Haaruun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haaruun mean?
Haaruun means 'Prophet Hārūn (Aaron)'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling.
Is Haaruun a Muslim name?
Yes. Haaruun is the Somali form of Harun, the name of Prophet Aaron, brother of Musa.
How do you write Haaruun in Arabic?
Haaruun is written هارون in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haaruun?
Haaruun is pronounced hah-ROON.
Is Haaruun mentioned in the Quran?
Mūsā prays for 'Hārūn, my brother' to be his helper (Quran 20:30).