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Aaron

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Exalted, of the mountain of strength

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AIR-un
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning exalted or mountain of strength.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AronHebrew / Polish

    Hebrew and Polish spelling.

Cultural associations

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  • Aaron

    Brother of Moses and first high priest of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible.

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AR-ee

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Aharon

ah-HA-ron

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: Exalted, mountain of strength, mountainous

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Abraham

AY-bruh-ham

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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