Hauran
    cave-land, mentioned only in Ezek. 47:16, 18. It was one of the
    ancient divisions of Bashan (q.v.), and lay on the south-east of
    Gaulanitis or the Jaulan, and on the south of Lejah, extending
    from the Arnon to the Hieromax. It was the most fertile region
    in Syria, and to this day abounds in the ruins of towns, many of
    which have stone doors and massive walls. It retains its ancient
    name. It was known by the Greeks and Romans as "Auranitis."



 Hauran, a hole; liberty; whiteness