Qarun

Qarun (Arabic: قَارُونَ, transliterated Qārūn) appears in the Quran as a striking example of extreme wealth combined with arrogance; classical tafsir links him to the Biblical Korah. The Quranic narrative (see 28:76-82) describes Qarun's riches and how his pride led to his ruin as a moral lesson about wealth and humility. As a proper name it is historically attested in Islamic historiography and in comparative Semitic studies; etymology is uncertain and often traced to Hebrew Korah. Because the Quranic portrayal is cautionary, the name remains rare in Muslim naming practice. Related Quranic figures often discussed alongside Qarun include [[Musa]] and [[Haman]] in exegetical literature. The name is primarily of Arabic/semic-Biblical origin and is used in academic, historical, and religious discussions rather than as a common personal name.