Boy name
Karun name meaning
“a scriptural figure renowned for wealth”
Karun is the name of a scriptural figure renowned for wealth. Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic Qārūn, it is used for boys in Türkiye. Its association with riches comes from the figure’s story, and the Turkish expression “as rich as Karun” provides a concrete example of that connection.
What does Karun mean?
A scriptural figure renowned for wealth
In Turkish: zenginliğiyle anılan dinî anlatı kişisi
Karun is the Quranic figure described through his immense wealth and reliance on it. The Turkish expression Karun kadar zengin preserves this association. He is sometimes confused with the Lydian king Croesus, but the scriptural figure and the historical king are distinct, and the name does not literally mean wealthy.
Origin of the name Karun
Entered Turkish from Arabic Qārūn, the proper name used in the Quran. Its association with wealth comes from the narrative rather than a literal meaning of the name.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Karun in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · قارون · 28:76Karun appears in the Quran as the proper name قارون, including in the account of his wealth in Surah Al-Qasas. |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Karun
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaɾun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قارون |
Is Karun a boy’s name?
Yes, Karun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Karun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Karun
What is the meaning of Karun?
Karun means “a scriptural figure renowned for wealth”. Entered Turkish from Arabic Qārūn, the proper name used in the Quran. Its association with wealth comes from the narrative rather than a literal meaning of the name.
Is Karun a boy’s name?
Yes, Karun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Karun in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Karun appears in the Quran as the proper name قارون, including in the account of his wealth in Surah Al-Qasas. (e.g.: 28:76)
What is the origin of the name Karun?
Karun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Karun have?
Karun has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karun?
Karun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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