Aaron

First high priest

Aaron is a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Bible by Moses's brother, the first high priest of the Israelites.

It remains common in English-speaking countries: Aaron called to say he'd be late.

The name sometimes appears in phrases alluding to its biblical bearer, particularly in religious contexts.

highpriest

breastplate

Metal torso protection

Urim and ThummimBiblical divination instruments
mitrePointed clerical headwear
vestmentsCeremonial religious attire

altar · incense · censer · sacrifice · anointing · ordination · consecration · atonement · intercession · blessing

biblical

Moses

Hebrew prophet, liberator

MiriamHebrew prophetess, Aaron's sister
ExodusMass departure from a place
IsraelitesAncient Hebrew people

Levites · Egypt · Sinai · golden calf · tabernacle · plagues · Canaan · Pentateuch · Old Testament · Hebrews

name

Adam

First created man

AlexanderMasculine Greek-origin name
AndrewMale given name
AnthonyMasculine given name

Austin · Abraham · Aidan · Asher · Elvis · A-Rod · masculine

Categories

Biblical MenAdam, Abraham, Moses, David, Joseph
80s/90s Baby NamesJessica, Jennifer, Ashley, Amanda, Michael
Biblical FiguresJesus, Adam, Eve, Moses, Noah
Hebrew namesAbraham, Adam, Benjamin, Daniel, David
Hebrew BibleTanakh, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
Exodus FiguresMoses, Miriam, Pharaoh, Joshua, Zipporah

Opposites

biblical role/leadership

AaronMoses

Hebrew prophet, liberator

Pharaoh · Miriam · Joshua · Samuel

priestly function

AaronMelchizedek

Biblical priest-king of Salem

biblical moral character

AaronMoses

Hebrew prophet, liberator

Abraham · Daniel · Joseph · Elijah · Job

Phrases

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G