Moran
Meaning of Moran
Moran is a unisex name with origins in both Hebrew and Irish. In Hebrew, it is pronounced as moh-RAHN (/moˈrɑn/), while in Irish, it is pronounced as MOHR-uhn (/ˈmoʊrən/). The name has various variations, including Miran. In terms of popularity in the United States, Moran had a few occurrences in the early 20th century. It ranked at number 2966 in 1920, number 2092 in 1913, and had consistent appearances throughout the years. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, Moran remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a unisex name with diverse cultural associations.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as moh-RAHN (/moˈrɑn/)
Irish
- Pronunced as MOHR-uhn (/ˈmoʊrən/)
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Notable People Named Moran
| Moran Cerf is a multi-talented American-French-Israeli neuroscientist, professor of business, investor, and former white hat hacker. |
| Moran Atias is an Israeli actress and model known for her work in Italian films and collaborations with Paul Haggis in the TV series Crash and the film Third Person. |
| Moran Roth is an Israeli professional basketball player known for his time with Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel Holon, where he won the Israeli Super League championship and led the Israeli Premier League in assists. |
| Torrance Moran Norris is a former American football fullback who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft and played college football at Kansas. |
| Edward James Moran Campbell was a Canadian physician known for founding the Department of Medicine at McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences and inventing the Venturi mask. |
