Meaning: Uncertain; perhaps exalted
The story
Aaron is the biblical brother of Moses. His name probably has an Egyptian background, but its original meaning is uncertain; exalted is one later proposed interpretation.
Nicknames
- Ari
- Ron
Spellings & variants
- Aharon
- Harun
- Aron
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Origins
Aaron comes from Hebrew.
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