Harun
Harun is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Harun (Aaron)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Harun (Aaron) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Aharon |
| Arabic spelling | هارون |
| Pronunciation | haa-ROON |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Harun
Harun is the standard transliteration of Hārūn, the Prophet Aaron, brother and helper of Musa. The Quran praises him as a prophet and records Musa's prayer for his support. In Turkey and Bosnia the name is written Harun, and Hārūn al-Rashīd made it famous as a caliph's name in Baghdad.
Is Harun a Muslim name?
Yes. Harun is the Quranic name of the Prophet Aaron and a widely used Muslim name.
Is Harun in the Quran?
'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).
Where is the name Harun used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Harun
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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 comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Aharon.
Is Harun a Muslim name?
Yes. Harun is the Quranic name of the Prophet Aaron and a widely used Muslim name.
How do you write Harun in Arabic?
Harun is written هارون in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Harun?
Harun is pronounced haa-ROON.
Is Harun mentioned in the Quran?
'And appoint for me a helper from my family, Harun, my brother' (Quran 20:29–30).