Bible Dictionary
AVARAN
Avaran was a surname of Eleazar, the third son of Mattathias. The name’s meaning is uncertain; it may refer to piercing, his appearance, or the heroic act associated with his death in battle.
Biblical Usage
Eleazar Avaran is identified in 1 Maccabees as a son of Mattathias and is associated with the heroic attack on an elephant in battle.