هارون

Haroon

boyArabic form of Hebrew Aharon

Haroon is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Harun (Aaron)”.

MeaningProphet Harun (Aaron)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic form of Hebrew Aharon
Arabic spellingهارون
Pronunciationhaa-ROON
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Haroon

Haroon is the South Asian spelling of Hārūn, the Arabic name of the Prophet Aaron, brother of Musa. The Quran describes how Musa asked God to make Harun his helper and spokesman. The name was also borne by the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd.

Is Haroon a Muslim name?

Yes. Haroon is a Muslim name, the name of the Prophet Harun (Aaron) mentioned many times in the Quran.

Is Haroon in the Quran?

Musa prays: 'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).

Where is the name Haroon used?

Very common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Haroon

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haroon mean?

Haroon means 'Prophet Harun (Aaron)'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Aharon.

Is Haroon a Muslim name?

Yes. Haroon is a Muslim name, the name of the Prophet Harun (Aaron) mentioned many times in the Quran.

How do you write Haroon in Arabic?

Haroon is written هارون in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Haroon?

Haroon is pronounced haa-ROON.

Is Haroon mentioned in the Quran?

Musa prays: 'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.