First name Harun - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Turkish
Nameday
Meaning
The male first name Harun originates from Arabic and means "the enlightened" or "the radiant". It is also a variant of the biblical name Aaron, which means "the mountain of strength" in Hebrew. The name is primarily widespread in the Islamic cultural sphere and has a long tradition in the Arab world. In Islamic tradition, Harun is the name of the brother of Moses, who is considered a prophet and leader of the people of Israel.
Famous people with the first name Harun
- Harun al-Rashid (Person)
- Ricky Harun (Person)
- Donna Harun (Person)
- Aziz Harun (Person)
- Harun Farocki (German film director)
- Harun Thohir (Person)