Harun
In Arabic: هَارُون
The name of the Prophet Harun عليه السلام, the brother of Musa عليهما السلام as mentioned in the Qur’an
اسم نبيّ الله هارون عليه السلام، أخي موسى عليهما السلام في القرآن
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
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- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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- What does the name Harun mean?
- The name of the Prophet Harun عليه السلام, the brother of Musa عليهما السلام as mentioned in the Qur’an
- Is Harun a boy or a girl name?
- Harun is a boy name.
- How is Harun written in English?
- Harun in Arabic: هَارُون.
- Does Harun fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.