Harun means “Aaron (Prophet Harun)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Tatar.
- Harun is a name of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Harun mean?
Harun is the Turkish form of Aaron, the biblical figure honoured in Islam as the Prophet Harun. It came through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic Hārūn.[1,3]
Harun in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar
What does Harun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Harun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Aaron (Prophet Harun)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Harun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھارۇن, Harun (ULY transliteration), Harinxan, ھارىنخان, Harin, ھارىن, Harinjan and ھارىنجان. Here it is glossed as “nightingale”[3]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Harun mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Harun. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Aaron (Prophet Harun)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Harun mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Һарун and Harun (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Aaron (Prophet Harun)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Harun come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic هَارُون.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish hârûn, from Arabic Hārūn.[1]✓ Documented
Hebrew, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Hebrew.[3]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Harun?
In IPA: /haːɾun/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Harun?
Harun is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. Its origin is Arabic and Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Harun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HarunLatin | Boy | same as above: “Aaron (Prophet Harun)” | Documented[1] |
| Uyghur | ھارۇنArabic script HarinxanLatin, variant ھارىنخانArabic script, variant HarinLatin, variant ھارىنArabic script, variant HarinjanLatin, variant ھارىنجانArabic script, variant | Boy | “nightingale” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | HarunLatin | Boy | same as above: “Aaron (Prophet Harun)” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | ҺарунCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “Aaron (Prophet Harun)” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Harun
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harun[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| ھارۇن[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Harun[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Harinxan[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھارىنخان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Harin[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھارىن[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Harinjan[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھارىنجان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Harun[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Һарун | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Harun | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Harun
Sibling names for Harun
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Harun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GevherîBoy“relating to jewels; jeweller”same language (turkish)
- SağmanUnisex“healthy person; flawless”same language (turkish)
- MexdumayGirl“the name Mexdum with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- İklilGirl“crown, diadem”same language (turkish)
- Cholpan'gülGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur)
- KoraltanBoy“golden ember”same language (turkish)
- IxtiyaridinBoy“chosen person of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- BaygüçBoy“wealthy and strong”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Harun
What does the name Harun mean?
Harun means “Aaron (Prophet Harun)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Tatar.
Is Harun a girl's or a boy's name?
Harun is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Harun come from?
Harun is of Arabic and Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Harun?
Harun is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Harun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Harun (Latin), ھارۇن (Arabic script), Harinxan (Latin), ھارىنخان (Arabic script), Harin (Latin), ھارىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Harun have?
Harun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Harun”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608922. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Aaron, Prophet Harun; male given name from Arabic, equivalent to Aaron; classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; IPA /haːɾun/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section (+6 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “هارون”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93251976. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Ottoman: Aaron, Prophet Harun; borrowed from Arabic هَارُون
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: ھارۇن پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى. مەنىسى: بۇلبۇل; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Hebrew (+8 more)
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