Harun name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Arabic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Tamil
Pronunciation: ha-ROON
Meaning: Messenger, Aharon, Chief, Protector, Enlightened One, Blessed, Lofty or Exalted and A Prophets Name
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What does Harun mean?

Offbeat Harun has its origin in Hebrew is largely used in Danish, Tamil, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Arabic and is bestowed upon boys, Harun means "Messenger, Aharon, Chief, Protector, The Enlightened, Blessed, Lofty or Exalted or A Prophets Name".

Harun is version of biblical, ceaseless and acclaimed Aaron. Aaron's meaning is High in Hebrew, The Enlightened and He Who Comes After has its origin in Hebrew. Also Harun is Arabic and Latin form of Aron.

How do I pronounce Harun?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Harun is ha-ROON. Some people pronounce it as ha-run.

Variants of Harun

Aharon, Harunan, Aaron, Aahron, Ari, Aaronn, Aaronae, Aron, Aren, Airon, Aeri, Arilynn, Aaren

Names that rhyme with Harun

How popular is the name Harun?

Harun is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1967 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. Recently in 2016, it ranked 2458th when 51 boy were named Harun.

Over 657 babies in United States have been named Harun. The first name is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 682 on boy names chart when 45 babies were named Harun. Over 568 people have been named Harun in England and Wales.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1976 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1983, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 898 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Harun.

There are over 543 babies that have been given the name Harun in France.

Harun is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 600.

There are over 140 babies that have been given the name Harun in Switzerland. During its 23 years of usage in Belgium, it had made up to just the top 700 boy names.

Over 218 babies in Belgium have been named Harun. The first name is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today. But Harun is a popular baby name in Turkey where every 1 in 900 have the name as well as in, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.

As per our estimate, over 400000 babies have been bestowed Harun around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018269545
2017282442
2016245851
2015271544
2014335832
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Harun in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands4256000
Finland795150

Here's what numbers has to say about Harun

In order to boost your self-confidence and become invincible, you have to learn how to love the person you see in the mirror every day. Your personal growth depends on your adventures. Stop being so kind and show people their place in your life. Having letter H as your cornerstone represents your strong mental health. You can't stand in one place for a long time because it bores you. If you have number 22 as your personality no, it represents your free will and reversible attitude.

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  •  Bashira - Infrequent girl name Bashira is used commonly in Arabic and African, meaning of Bashira is "Predictor of Good News or Bring the Good News"
  •  Hanina means Affection, Maid or Tenderness has its origin in Arabic and Hebrew which is used dominantly in Arabic and Hebrew is a girl name
  •  Zeke means The Memory of the Lord or The Lord has Remembered used for baby boys and is used in English and Finnish is of Hebrew and Aramaic origin
  •  Amin means Another Name for Prophet Muhammad, Faithful or Truthful, Trustworthy, Peaceful used for baby boys and is used in Sindhi, East Indian and Finnish has its origin in Arabic
  •  Ria - Rarefied Ria is used particulary in Telugu, Norwegian and Kannada, Ria means "Victor or In Greek Myth". Its origin is in Hebrew and Old Greek is given to girls
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Sibling Names for Harun

If you're considering the name Harun for your newborn, then you might want to also explore some names for their future siblings. Below is a list of sibling names that pair well with Harun and offer a range of styles and origins to choose from.

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Famous people named Harun

  • Harun Idris, Malaysian politician and the 8th Menteri Besar of Selangor
  • Harun ibn Khumarawayh, fourth Tulunid ruler of Egypt
  • Harun Nasution, Indonesian scholar
  • Harun Farocki, German filmmaker, author, and lecturer in film
  • Harun Karadeniz, Turkish political activist and author
  • Harun al-Rashid, fifth Abbasid Caliph
  • Harun Tekin, Turkish singer, musician, and poet
  • Harun Erdenay, Turkish former professional basketball player
  • Haruna Kawaguchi in Sukitte iinayo. as Actress
  • Haruna Yabuki in Kunoichi ninpô-chô: Kage no tsuki as Actress
  • Harun Ozuag acted in movie Summer Book
  • Harun Salim Bachik characterized the critical character of Mr. Harun in 2013 action and drama film Kil.

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