Barakah is a boy's name of Swahili origin meaning “Blessing or gift (variant of Baraka).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Bar. Barakah is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 56 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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bah-RAH-kah
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Barakah means “Blessing or gift (variant of Baraka).” It is a boy's name of Swahili origin.
Barakah is pronounced bah-RAH-kah.
Barakah is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Barakah has a popularity score of 56 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Barakah include Bar.
Middle names that pair well with Barakah include Barakah James, Barakah Alexander, Barakah William, Barakah Thomas.
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