Arek Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Arek Name at a Glance

Name	Arek
Meaning	Variant of Aaron: Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Arek Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Arek means “Variant of Aaron: Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Arek Name Origin

Our database records Arek under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Arek a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Arek is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Arek

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