Harrison
pronounced /Ha-rri-so-n/
From an English surname which meant son of HARRY. This was the surname of two American presidents, William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) and his grandson Benjam (1833-1901). The actor Harrison Ford (1942-), who starred in such movies as 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones', is a famous bearer.
About the name
Harrison is a traditional English boy name meaning 'From an English surname which meant son of HARRY. This was the surname of two American presidents, William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) and his grandson Benjam (1833-1901). The actor Harrison Ford (1942-), who starred in such movies as 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones', is a famous bearer'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison
- What is the meaning of the name Harrison?
- Harrison means "From an English surname which meant son of HARRY. This was the surname of two American presidents, William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) and his grandson Benjam (1833-1901). The actor Harrison Ford (1942-), who starred in such movies as 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones', is a famous bearer.". It is a traditional boy name of English origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Harrison?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Harrison is Mithuna.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Harrison?
- The Nakshatra for Harrison is Punarvasu.
- How is Harrison written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): हरृसोन · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): હરૃસોન
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