Aaron

Aaron is a name with Hebrew origins. Traditionally given to boys, the meaning of Aaron is ‘high mountain’. It has got several similar meanings like ‘mountain of strength’, ‘exalted’ and ‘bearer of martyrs’. A very traditional name, Aaron also means ‘enlightened’ and a ‘teacher’. ‘Lofty’ is also a meaning found for this name. Owing to its biblical roots, Aaron was a priest for the Israelites and thus the name also has historic significance. Mentioned twenty times in the Quran, Aaron is also the name of the prophet. According to ancient Egyptian origins, Aaron means a ‘warrior lion’. In the Old Testament, this name is also borne by the older brother of Moses. There has been a number of famous figures with the name Aaron, such as the English footballer Aaron Wilbraham, the American actor Aaron Paul and the scientist Aaron Sloman, who is known for his work with artificial intelligence. One of the most famous historical figures is the American politician Aaron Burr, who is known for killing one of the Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel.