Boy name
Haruna name meaning
“exalted; mountain of strength”
Haruna is a masculine name with the traditional meanings exalted or mountain of strength. In its Arabic lineage, it is a variant of Harun, derived from the Hebrew name Aharon. Its original meaning is uncertain, and the meanings given are traditional interpretations of the name.
What does Haruna mean?
Exalted; mountain of strength
In Indonesian: ditinggikan; gunung kekuatan
Origin and cultural usage of Haruna
In its Arabic lineage, Haruna is a variant of Harun, from Hebrew Aharon. Its original meaning is uncertain; exalted and mountain of strength are traditional interpretations.
Haruna in Islam and the Quran
Haruna appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 53.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Haruna
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /haruna/ |
| Arabic script | هارون |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦸꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮛᮥᮔ |
Is Haruna a boy’s name?
Yes, Haruna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Haruna ranks #2,476 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Haruna
Famous people named Haruna
- Haruna · b. 1959
- Haruna · b. 1964
- Haruna Soemitro · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Haruna
What is the meaning of Haruna?
Haruna means exalted; mountain of strength. In its Arabic lineage, Haruna is a variant of Harun, from Hebrew Aharon. Its original meaning is uncertain; exalted and mountain of strength are traditional interpretations.
Is Haruna a boy’s name?
Yes, Haruna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
Is the name Haruna in the Quran?
Haruna appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 53.
How many syllables does Haruna have?
Haruna has 3 syllables (Ha-ru-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Haruna?
Haruna ranks #2,476 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Haruna?
Notable people named Haruna include Haruna, Haruna, Haruna Soemitro.
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