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Harun

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Harun is an Arabic, Iranian and Turkish variant of Aaron. Aaron originates in Hebrew language and is derived from Aharon. Aharon is the name of the elder brother of Moses in the Old Testament. The true meaning of the name is not known although some sources suggest that it stands for a 'mountain of strength'.

Harvard

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Harvard is an English name, derived from the Old English given name 'Hereweard', itself a compound of the words 'heri', which means 'army', and 'weard', which means 'guard or defence'.

Harvey

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Harvey is an English name, derived from the Breton personal name 'Aeruiu' or 'Haerviu', based on two words - 'haer' which means 'battle', and 'vy' which means 'worthy'.

Haskell

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Haskell is an Old Norse name, derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Asketill', itself derived from two words - 'oss' or 'ass', which means 'God', and 'ketill', which meant 'sacrificial cauldron'. Ketill is a common element in most Old Norse names.

Hasse

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Hasse is a Swedish diminutive of Hans. Hans is a diminutive of Johannes, itself derived from John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.

Hastings

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Hastings is derived from the Norse Viking personal name 'Hastein', which means 'violent'. It is a locational name derived the 'Hastings', who were in most probability a Viking tribe that settled in Scotland.