Aharon: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַהֲרוֹן
Pronounced ah-hah-RON
Meaning of Aharon
Aharon is Aaron the priest, brother of Moses and the first High Priest. In the tradition of the sages he is the one who loves peace, pursues peace and loves all people.
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and He said: ‘Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee; and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.
וַיִּחַר־אַף יְהֹוָה בְּמֹשֶׁה וַיֹּאמֶר הֲלֹא אַהֲרֹן אָחִיךָ הַלֵּוִי יָדַעְתִּי כִּי־דַבֵּר יְדַבֵּר הוּא וְגַם הִנֵּה־הוּא יֹצֵא לִקְרָאתֶךָ וְרָאֲךָ וְשָׂמַח בְּלִבּוֹ׃
Aharon in Hebrew
Aharon is written אהרון in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַהֲרוֹן). Other spellings: אהרן. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- הHe
- רResh
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 262 (Alef 1 + He 5 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningAaron the priest
- Pronunciationah-hah-RON
- Hebrewאהרון
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsאהרן
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Aharon ranked #25 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (687 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #11, in 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | 687 |
| 2023 | 25 | 646 |
| 2022 | 24 | 691 |
| 2021 | 25 | 671 |
| 2020 | 25 | 683 |
| 2019 | 18 | 794 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1,061 |
| 2017 | 27 | 671 |
| 2016 | 40 | 477 |
| 2015 | 34 | 537 |
| 2014 | 34 | 514 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Aharon
What does the name Aharon mean?
Aharon is Aaron the priest, brother of Moses and the first High Priest. In the tradition of the sages he is the one who loves peace, pursues peace and loves all people.
How do you pronounce Aharon?
Aharon is pronounced ah-hah-RON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aharon in Hebrew?
Aharon is written אהרון in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַהֲרוֹן). Other spellings: אהרן.
Is Aharon a biblical name?
Yes. Aharon appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 4:14.
How popular is the name Aharon in Israel?
In 2024, Aharon ranked #25 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (687 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #11, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Aharon?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אהרון adds up to 262 (Alef 1 + He 5 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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