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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lightning (Hebrew, biblical); the same spelling also transliterates an unrelated Arabic name meaning 'blessed'
- Origin
- Hebrew (also a transliteration of an Arabic-rooted name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- buh-RAHK
Barak is a Hebrew name meaning "lightning," and it's the form you'll find in the Bible. The same spelling is also used to transliterate an unrelated Arabic name meaning "blessed." It's pronounced buh-RAHK, with the stress on the second syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Barak
Meaning: Lightning (Hebrew, biblical); the same spelling also transliterates an unrelated Arabic name meaning 'blessed'.
Origin: Hebrew (also a transliteration of an Arabic-rooted name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Barak
buh-RAHKIPA /bəˈrɑːk/
Popularity of Barak
Barak is a rare name in the U.S., ranking #5247 in 2024 with just 18 babies given the name. Its high point came in 1970, when it ranked #2221 with 17 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Barak mean?
Lightning (Hebrew, biblical); the same spelling also transliterates an unrelated Arabic name meaning ‘blessed’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Barak?
Barak is pronounced buh-RAHK (IPA: /bəˈrɑːk/).
Is Barak a popular name right now?
Barak peaked at #2221 in 1970 and is ranked #5247 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1953–2024.)
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