Barak means “coarse, shaggy woolen cloth”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Barak is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Barak mean?
Literal meaning
Barak is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “coarse, shaggy woolen cloth”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Barak in Turkish
What does Barak mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Barak. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coarse, shaggy woolen cloth” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Barak come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Barak a Turkish name?
Yes. Barak is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Barak across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BarakLatin | Unisex | same as above: “coarse, shaggy woolen cloth” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Barak
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barak | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Barak
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Barak rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÜlkenBoy“your homeland”same language (turkish)
- IşıltıUnisex“sparkle, glimmer”same language (turkish)
- TevratGirl“the Torah”same language (turkish)
- OnursoyBoy“of honorable lineage”same language (turkish)
- NüvitUnisex“good news”same language (turkish)
- UçurUnisex“moment, opportunity; season”same language (turkish)
- EnsarBoy“helpers, supporters”same language (turkish)
- KaramutBoy“dark fortune”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Barak
What does the name Barak mean?
Barak means “coarse, shaggy woolen cloth”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Barak a girl's or a boy's name?
Barak is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Barak come from?
Barak is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Barak?
Barak is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Barak have?
Barak has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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