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Aran
an ark; their curse
אֲרָן a.ran
Aran (Hebrew: אֲרָן, a.ran) means “an ark; their curse”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 38 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 1,001 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Akan in 1 Chronicles 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Aran
descendant of Seir
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 38 | Rising |
| All-time total | 1,001 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 38 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:28 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:42 |
| Cross-references | 10 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Uz co-occurrence Appears with Uz in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Dishan co-occurrence Appears with Dishan in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Bilhan co-occurrence Appears with Bilhan in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Zaavan co-occurrence Appears with Zaavan in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Akan co-occurrence Appears with Akan in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Ezer co-occurrence Appears with Ezer in 1 Chronicles 1.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.28;
son of: Dishan (H1789);
brother of: Uz (H5780I)
§ Aran = "joyous"
a descendant of Esau
Aran was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family and the Horite clans.
The biblical story
Aran is mentioned in the genealogies found in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1, which record the descendants of Esau and the Horite clans. He is listed as one of the sons of Dishan, who was a son of Seir the Horite. The Horites were the original inhabitants of the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the descendants of Esau, also known as the Edomites. The genealogies provide a record of the family lines and clans that lived in the region. Apart from these mentions in the genealogical lists, no further information is given about Aran, son of Dishan, in the biblical text.
Key verses
Aran appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.
Genesis 36:28 -
The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.
1 Chronicles 1:42
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Genesis (1)
- Genesis 36:28
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:42