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Aron Day – November 22, 2024

Aron Day is celebrated on November 22 every year by people everywhere. It’s a day when everyone comes together to recognize and respect everyone named Aron! Read on to find out more about the history behind this interesting name day holiday. Aron is an eastern European and Scandinavian variation of the name Aaron, which originates from Hebrew and means ‘exalted’ or ‘high mountain.’

History of Aron Day

Aron is an eastern European and Scandinavian variation of the name Aaron, which originates from Hebrew and means ‘exalted’ or ‘high mountain.’ This is also a name of Biblical origin, as Aaron was the name of Moses’ older brother in the Old Testament. Some variants of Aron include the Biblical Hebrew Aharon and Biblical Italian Aronne; none of these have feminine variations. You’ll find Aron’s mainly around Iceland, Hungary, the Netherlands, and even the United States. The name’s popularity has been rising in Spain lately as well.

Those who like the name Aron think of it as simple but also serious, strong, and mature. There are quite a few famous people named Aron. Former NU’EST member, rapper, idol Aron Kwak, American neurologist Aron Barbey, and Australian basketball player Aron Baynes are among some of the most recognized Arons. There are also Arons in the fictional world, such as Aron from the Marvel Comics “Aron! HyperSpace Boy!” and third-generation Pokémon Aron. Elvis’ middle name was also Aron.

It is estimated that there are around 15,000 Arons in the United States. This means that there are almost five Arons for every 100,000 Americans. It also means that the name is ranked 1,640th in popularity in the country. Another interesting statistic is that Aron is only used as a feminine name 2% of the time.

Aron Day timeline

2002
Pokémon Aron

The third generation of Pokémons is released in the videogame series.

2009
Aron Baynes

The basketball player signs his first professional contract playing for the Lithuanian Basketball League.

2012
Aron

Idol Aron Kwak debuts as a member of NU’EST in South Korea.

2019
Aron Barbey

The neuroscientist receives an award for studying human intelligence.

Aron Day FAQs

What happened to Baynes?

After stumbling in the locker room after the Boomers’ group-stage victory against Italy at the Tokyo Olympics, Baynes sustained a nerve injury. He had to leave the court due to an injury, but a slide in the locker room did the most harm.

Is Aron Kwak Korean?

The rapper is American. Most of his work today is done in South Korea.

Is the Pokémon Aron good?

Mega Aggron has one of the highest Defense numbers in the game and is a pure Steel type instead of a Rock-type. Aggron is now a powerful Pokémon that is viable in the metagame, thanks to its Filter ability, which minimizes damage from exceptionally effective attacks.

Aron Day Activities

  1. Write a letter

    Whether it's one of your personal friends or a well-known celebrity, you're bound to know someone named Aron. So, why not write them a handwritten note expressing your gratitude?

  2. Design a card

    It's fine if you don't really write well. You may always show your affection by making your own greeting card! Make a lovely card for that special Aron in your life by sharpening your colored pencils and getting your scissors ready.

  3. Shout out to a famous Aron

    You don't know someone named Aron in your circle? It's no issue! Make a social media shout-out to someone on our list! Do some more research and share the details with your friends and family so that they may join in the celebration.

5 Arons You’ll Want To Meet

  1. Aron Katsenelinboigen

    Aron Katsenelinboigen was a Russian economist, who founded the predisposition theory, a branch of decision and systems theory that predicts development in the face of uncertainty.

  2. Aron da Silva

    Aron Muniz Teixeira da Silva is a former forward for Brazilian soccer teams.

  3. Aron Wright

    Aron Wright was a physician and educator from the United States, who founded and served as the president of Miami Valley College.

  4. Aron Eisenberg

    Aron Eisenberg was an actor from the United States, most known for his role as Nog, a Ferengi, in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” which he played for seven seasons.

  5. Aron Erlichman

    Aron Ehrlichman is an American rapper, music producer, and guitarist who goes by the stage name Deuce.

Why We Love Aron Day

  1. It’s all about Aron

    We like expressing our affection for people who are close to us! It's no different when it comes to Aron! This day brings us all together for Aron's sake, which we adore!

  2. Special appreciation

    Isn't it true that we don't need a special day to express gratitude? However, it's good to have a specific day to recognize and adore every Aron on the planet!

  3. Second birthday

    Celebrating your name day means you'll get twice as many goodies each year just for being yourself! It's like having a birthday celebration twice a year!

Aron Day dates

YearDateDay
2024November 22Friday
2025November 22Saturday
2026November 22Sunday
2027November 22Monday
2028November 22Wednesday

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