Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Exalted or high-ranking., Messenger, Aharon, Chief
Pronunciation: hah-roon, /hɑːˈruːn/, HH AE R AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,176
Derived from the Arabic name 'Haroun, meaning 'he who is exalted' or 'he who is high-ranking'. Harun is also known as the Arabic version of Aaron, a prophet and brother of Moses in the Bible.
The name Harun is of Arabic origin and means Exalted or high-ranking., Messenger, Aharon, Chief, Protector, Lofty or exalted, A prophets name (Aaron) (1). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Harun is commonly found in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hah-roon
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /hɑːˈruːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AE R AH N
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Harun is recorded 55,847 times globally, ranking it as the 1,176th most common name worldwide.
Harun is most prevalent in Turkey, with 32,711 occurrences, making it the 81th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Harun is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #81 | 1 : 32 |
| Saudi Arabia | #449 | 1 : 423 |
| Bangladesh | #153 | 1 : 225 |
| Malaysia | #615 | 1 : 911 |
| Oman | #247 | 1 : 357 |
| United Arab Emirates | #503 | 1 : 639 |
| Kuwait | #256 | 1 : 526 |
| Qatar | #310 | 1 : 623 |
| Germany | #940 | 1 : 486 |
| India | #1,423 | 1 : 1,710 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Harun from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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