Aharon
Meaning of Aharon
Aharon is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as ah-HAH-ron (/ɑːˈhɑːrɔn/). This name has variations, with Aaron being the most common alternative spelling. Aharon has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1959, although its popularity has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has remained relatively stable, consistently ranking within the top 2000 names for boys. The name Aharon carries a sense of tradition and biblical significance, as it is derived from the Hebrew name of Moses' brother and High Priest of Israel in the Old Testament.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ah-HAH-ron (/ɑːˈhɑːrɔn/)
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Notable People Named Aharon
| Aharon Barak is a prominent Israeli lawyer and jurist who was the President of the Supreme Court of Israel from 1995 to 2006, and previously served as a Justice of the Supreme Court and Attorney General of Israel. |
| Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman was a prominent Haredi rabbi in Bnei Brak, Israel, known for his leadership in the non-Hasidic Lithuanian Haredi Jewish world and his contribution to the revival of European-style yeshivas in Israel. |
| Aharon Appelfeld was an Israeli novelist and Holocaust survivor. |
| Aharon Kotler was a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbi and leader, known for founding Beth Medrash Govoha in the United States. |
| Aharon Lichtenstein was a renowned Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva known for his expertise in Jewish law (Halakha). |
| Aharon Mordechai Rokeach is the only child and heir of the current Rebbe of Belz, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, and was named after his father's uncle and grandfather. |
| Aharon Cohen was a prominent member of Mapam, an Israeli political party in the early years of the state, known for its pro-USSR stance. |
| Aharon Wasserman is an entrepreneur and software designer, currently serving as the Vice President of Creative and Marketing for NGP VAN, a data company central to the Democratic Party's technology infrastructure, and co-founded NationalField to monitor grassroots efforts. |
| Aharon Abuhatzira was an Israeli politician who served as mayor of Ramla and held ministerial positions before resigning due to a conviction for larceny, breach of trust, and fraud. |
| Aharon Katzir was an Israeli scientist known for his pioneering work in the study of the electrochemistry of biopolymers. |
| Aharon Ze'evi-Farkash is an Israeli general who served as the head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman) from 2002 to 2006. |
| Aharon Efrat was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Alignment and Mapam between 1974 and 1977. |
| Aharon Gluska is a renowned Israeli-American painter. |
| Aharon Amar is a former Israeli footballer who played for Maccabi Haifa. |
| Aharon Avni (Kaminkovitz) was a Russian-born Israeli painter, a member of the 'Massad' group, founder of the 'Avni Institute,' and one of the founders of the HaMidrasha For the arts. |
