The nameHarouna
Harouna is a West African boy's name, a form of Haroun.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Like Haroun and Aaron, it goes back to Hebrew. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
West African, through the Arabic Harun, the name of Moses' brother.
History
Found in France since the mid 1970s, Harouna has been given steadily and peaked in the late 2010s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Harouna
Harouna in France
Harouna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 335 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Harouna. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Harouna in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 39 births a year.
Harouna in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harouna mean?
Like Haroun and Aaron, it goes back to Hebrew. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Harouna?
West African, through the Arabic Harun, the name of Moses' brother.
Is Harouna a girl's or a boy's name?
Harouna is a boy's name.