Muslim boy name
Harun: name meaning
هارون
“Exalted, mountain of strength”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Harun (Aaron), brother of Musa.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Harun mean?
Harun (هارون) means "Exalted, mountain of strength". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Harun a Muslim name?
Yes. Harun is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Harun (Aaron), brother of Musa.
Is Harun mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Harun (Aaron), brother of Musa.