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Aaron

Pronunciation: A-rən (key)

Origin of the name Aaron:

Derived from the Hebrew aharōn (the exalted one). Aaron was the elder brother and spokesman of Moses, who suffered from a speech impediment, as well as the first high priest of the Hebrews.

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In Southern California, where I am from, the names "Aaron" and "Erin" are pronounced the same, so clarification of gender is often needed. I'm told this is not true everywhere in the States.
I'm from Texas and they are pronounced the same way here too, drives my husband crazy I say it the same as Erin..(He is from Louisiana and evern his momma says it the same)

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Az, Azzy, Aza, Bubba. Aro

Meanings and history of the name Aaron: | Edit

Messenger (Hebrew).

From the Old Testament, Aaron is Moses' older brother - and did the talking for Moses to Pharaoh, meaning mountain and great strength.

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Aaron Neville - singer
Aaron - the brother of Moses in the Bible
Aaron Spelling - television producer and father of Tori Spelling
Aaron Copland - 20th century American composer, best known for his "Appalachian Spring"
Aaron Eckhart- Actor "Core", "No Reservations" People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2006.
Aaron Burr, Jr. - Third Vice President of the United States, under Thomas Jefferson.
Aaron Carter - pop singer and younger brother of Nick Carter (formerly of The Backstreet Boys)
Aaron Montgomery Ward - Founder of the Montgomery Ward Department Store chain
Aaron Douglas - Actor, famous for the role of Galen Tyrol on Battlestar Galactica
Aaron Yoo - Actor, "Disturbia", "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" plus more.
Aaron Ashmore - Actor, Troy Vandegraff on "Veronica Mars", Jimmy Olsen on "Smallville".
Aaron Stanford - Actor, "The Hills Have Eyes", "X2", "X-Men: The Last Stand", plus more.
Aaron McCargo, Jr. - #4 Winner of The Next Food Network Star, Cooking Show "Big Daddy's House".
Aaron Tippin - Country music singer
Aaron Lewis - lead vocalist/guitarist in alternative metal group Staind. Grammy nominated songwriter.

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Current tv character: Aaron Hotchner on "Criminal Minds" (a smart, somewhat authoritarian, leader.)
Aaron Burnett: main character in the book series "The Medallion of Franzek" by the argentine writer Canela Lopez Fassón

"Primal Fear" charactor Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton).

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