Aran: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲרָן
Pronounced a-RAN
Meaning of Aran
A short biblical name, borne by one of the descendants of Seir listed in the genealogies of Genesis. To Hebrew ears it also sounds like a variant of Oren.
These are the children of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
אֵלֶּה בְנֵי־דִישָׁן עוּץ וַאֲרָן׃
Aran in Hebrew
Aran is written ארן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲרָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- נNun
Gematria value: 251 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdescendant of Seir
- Pronunciationa-RAN
- Hebrewארן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Aran was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Aran
What does the name Aran mean?
A short biblical name, borne by one of the descendants of Seir listed in the genealogies of Genesis. To Hebrew ears it also sounds like a variant of Oren.
How do you pronounce Aran?
Aran is pronounced a-RAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aran in Hebrew?
Aran is written ארן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲרָן).
Is Aran a biblical name?
Yes. Aran appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 36:28.
What is the gematria of Aran?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ארן adds up to 251 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Nun 50).
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