"Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock."
Christian Name · English/Germanic Origin
Harlan Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Harlan
boy
Harlan means "Hare land; Rocky land", a boy's name of English/Germanic origin. The name Harlan does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Harlan builds on rock — the wise man's foundation, feet established, goings set firm on the unshakable Word.
Is Harlan in the Bible?
No — the name Harlan does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hare land; Rocky land", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Harlan.
Pronunciation:/HAR-lun/
OriginEnglish/Germanic
MeaningHare land; Rocky land
What does Harlan mean?
Harlan is a boy name of English/Germanic origin meaning "Hare land; Rocky land". Harlan is rocky ground — and the wise builder chooses rock. 'Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.' Harlan is the land where foundations hold.
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What does Harlan mean in the Bible?
Harlan means "Hare land; Rocky land" and is a name of English/Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Harlan is rocky ground — and the wise builder chooses rock. 'Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.' Harlan is the land where foundations hold.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Harlan?
Harlan is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Hare land; Rocky land" — not because Scripture names anyone Harlan.
"He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Harlan?
Harlan has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Harlan?
Harlan is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Harlan?
Harlan builds on rock — the wise man's foundation, feet established, goings set firm on the unshakable Word.
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Harlan name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Harlan
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Harlan?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Harlan?
You can read every verse where Harlan appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.