Quick answer
Aäron is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "high mountain; exalted".
Pronunciation: English /ˈɛɹ.ən/; English /ˈæɹ.ən/; French /aː.ʁɔ̃/; German /ˈaː.ʁɔn/; Finnish /ˈɑː.ron/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old Testament this name is borne by the older brother of Moses. He acted as a spokesman for his brother when they appealed to the pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Aaron's rod produced miracles and plagues to intimidate the pharaoh. After the departure from Egypt and arrival at Mount Sinai, God installed Aaron as the first high priest of the Israelites and promised that his descendants would become the priesthood. As an English name, Aaron has been in use since the Protestant Reformation. This name was borne by the American politician Aaron Burr (1756-1836), notable for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
Notes and context
Usage: english, french, german, finnish, jewish, biblical, biblical latin, biblical greek | Hebrew: אַהֲרֹן; Ancient Greek: Ἀαρών