Barika means “gleam; lightning flash”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Barika is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Barika mean?
Literal meaning
Barika is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “gleam; lightning flash”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Barika in Turkish
What does Barika mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Barika. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gleam; lightning flash” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Barika come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Barika a Turkish name?
Yes. Barika is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Barika across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BarikaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “gleam; lightning flash” | 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 Barika
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barika | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Barika
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 Barika rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ŞahveletBoy“ruler's child”same language (turkish)
- SabitBoy“firm, steadfast”same language (turkish)
- NejatBoy“brightness, freedom, peace and safety; to be saved”same language (turkish)
- SoytekinUnisex“prince of lineage”same language (turkish)
- AyançBoy“respect”same language (turkish)
- JerfiUnisex“depth”same language (turkish)
- ToközBoy“firm core”same language (turkish)
- DilberGirl“one who draws the heart”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Barika
What does the name Barika mean?
Barika means “gleam; lightning flash”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Barika a girl's or a boy's name?
Barika is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Barika come from?
Barika is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Barika?
Barika 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 Barika have?
Barika has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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