Haran

Haran Meaning & Origin

About Haran
The name "Haran" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In the Bible, Haran is the name of a city in Mesopotamia and also the name of a person. As a place name, Haran means "parched" or "dry," reflecting the arid climate of the region. As a personal name, Haran means "mountaineer" or "one who dwells on a hill." The name Haran carries historical and biblical significance, often associated with the brother of Abraham and the father of Lot.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Haran are male.

Haran Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhærən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haran in Braille

Here's how to represent Haran in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Haran in braille

How to Spell the Name Haran in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Haran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Haran in sign language

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