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Definition of aaron

aaron

/ˈɛər.ən/
Aa · ron
Plural:Aarons
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Adjective:Aaronic
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aaron Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A male given name of Hebrew origin.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son Aaron after his maternal grandfather."

2

In Abrahamic religions, the elder brother of Moses and the traditional founder and first High Priest of the Israelites.

Example

"According to the Book of Exodus, Aaron served as an eloquent spokesman for his brother Moses before the Pharaoh."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused in pronunciation with the female given name Erin in many North American dialects where the vowels merge.

• Rhymes for aaron

• Nearby Words

aare
aargh
aarhus
aaron
aarp
aasleagh
aasleagh falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin Aaron, from Ancient Greek Ἀαρών (Aarṓn), from Biblical Hebrew אַהֲרֹן ('Ahărōn), a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Ancient Egyptian root or meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted' in Hebrew.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aaron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aaron
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