Harun

Meaning exalted, high mountain
Origin Arabic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ha-run

About Harun

This distinguished name carries a timeless quality that bridges cultural traditions with contemporary appeal. Parents selecting Harun for their son often appreciate its melodic pronunciation and the way it rolls off the tongue with natural ease. The name possesses a certain gravitas while remaining approachable, making it suitable for both childhood and professional life. It stands out without being overly unusual, offering a child the gift of individuality without the burden of constant mispronunciation. Harun works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, providing versatility for families with international connections or those who value cross-cultural resonance. The strong consonants bookending the softer middle vowels create a balanced phonetic structure that sounds confident yet gentle.

Variations of Name Harun

Aaron
Haroun
Haron
Haroom
Haroon
Harlan

Nicknames for Harun

Harry
Ron
Harun

Famous People Named Harun

Harun al-RashidAbbasid Caliph during the Islamic Golden Age
Harun FarockiGerman filmmaker, author, and lecturer
Harun YahyaTurkish author and Islamic creationist
Harun KarčićBosnian Islamic scholar
Harun TekinTurkish rock musician
Harun ErdenayTurkish basketball player
Harun al-DinIranian theologian and philosopher
Harun KhanBritish Islamic leader
Harun NasrullahIndonesian footballer
Harun Or RashidBangladeshi musician

Characters Named Harun

Harun al-RashidCharacter in "One Thousand and One Nights"
Harun ibn IsaCharacter in the video game "Assassin's Creed"
Harun Ar-RashidCharacter in the manga and anime series "Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic"
Harun al-HakimCharacter in the novel "The Physician" by Noah Gordon