Harro
Fact sheet
- Name
- Harro
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Harro is a Frisian short form of names that begin with 'Har-', such as Harbert or Harmen. The origin of the name lies in the Old High German word heri, which means 'army' or 'warrior'. Therefore, Harro can be interpreted as 'the warrior'.
What does the name Harro mean?
The first name Harro comes from Frisian and is a short form for names that start with 'Har-', such as Harbert or Harmen. In Harro, the Old High German word heri is included, which means 'army' or 'warrior', which is why the name carries the meaning 'the warrior'. An alternative spelling of Harro is Haro.
Where does the name Harro come from?
Harro has its roots in Old High German and means 'the warrior'. The term heri is composed of the Old High German words for 'army' and 'warrior'. The name is common in both Frisian and Low German.
How do you pronounce Harro?
The pronunciation of Harro is two syllables and conveys a powerful presence. In German, the name is pronounced as 'Har-ro' [ˈhaʁo]. It begins with an open A sound that radiates a certain expansiveness. The double consonant gives the name a distinctive sound structure, while the ending '-ro' sounds rounded and stable. Harro has a down-to-earth and character-strong sound - robust, present, and clear.
Popularity
In Germany, Harro is a common first name and currently ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2021 when it reached 2,094th place. In the past ten years, the name has been given about 60 times as a first name, which earned it 3,122nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Harro ranks 3,367th.
Famous people
- Harro Bode (German sailor)
- Harro Frey (German stonemason)
- Harro Füllgrabe (moderator, entertainer, and reporter)
- Harro Harring (German writer)
- Harro Heinz Theodor Fromme (opera singer from Germany)
- Harro Hess (German geologist)
- Harro Heuser (mathematician from Germany)
- Harro Hieronimus (German writer)
- Harro Jacob (German stonemason)
- Harro Maass (illustrator from Germany)
- Harro Magnussen (German stonemason)
- Harro Meyer (German doctor)
- Harro Miller (German football coach)
- Harro Schulze-Boysen (1909-1942, officer in the Third Reich, later resistance (Red Orchestra))
- Harro Stolpe (German geologist)
- Harro Wödl (Austrian glider pilot)
Frequently asked questions about the name Harro
What does the name Harro mean?
The name Harro means 'the warrior' and has its roots in Old High German. It is composed of the terms for 'army' and 'warrior'.
For which gender is the name Harro suitable?
Harro is a boy's name and is traditionally used for male children.
Are there suitable middle or nicknames for Harro?
No common nicknames are known for Harro, as the name is used in its full form.
How is the name Harro pronounced?
The name Harro is typically pronounced with an emphasized 'a', so 'Hah-ro'.