Harun
Meaning of Harun
Harun is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as ha-ROON (/haˈruːn/) in Arabic. The variations of this name include Haroon and Haron. In the United States, the name Harun has been given to newborn boys since at least 1967, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 2000s in terms of occurrence. This name carries a rich historical and cultural association due to its connection with Harun al-Rashid, an influential caliph during the Islamic Golden Age. With its unique sound and meaningful origins, Harun makes for a distinctive choice for parents seeking a multicultural baby name.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ha-ROON (/haˈruːn/)
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Notable People Named Harun
| Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid caliph, is known for his reign during the Islamic Golden Age. |
| Harun Hamid - Harun Ar-Rashid Faheem Hamid is a professional footballer from England who plays as a midfielder for St Albans City and represents the Pakistan national team. |
| Harun Iman is a Somali-American former middle-distance runner known for specializing in the 800 meters and competing at the 2006 USA Outdoor T&F Championships. |
| Harun Doğan is a Turkish retired World and European champion sports wrestler who competed in the -58 kg division of men's freestyle wrestling, but was banned from the sport for life in 2005 due to doping violations. |
