Haroun

A Quranic Name for Boys

Haroun is variant of Harun and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Haroun or Harun, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Harun.

Full Meaning of Haroun

Haroun is a direct Quranic name for boys that is mentioned 20 times in the Quran. It is the name of Prophet Haroun (Aaron), brother of Prophet Musa (Moses). The name itself is not Arabic, since Prophet Haroun lived before Arabs existed. Some sources say it means “mountain.”

And indeed We gave Musa the Scripture, and placed his brother Haroun with him as a helper.(Quran 25:35)

114. And We blessed Musa and Haroun.

115. And We delivered them and their people from the terrible disaster.

116. And We supported them, and so they were the victors.

117. And We gave them the Clarifying Scripture.

118. And We guided them upon the straight path.

119. And We left with them for later generations.

120. Peace be upon Musa and Haroun.

121. Thus We reward the righteous.

122. They were of Our believing servants. (Quran 37:114-122)