boy · Swahili

Barakah

/BA-ra-kah/

Meaning: Blessing

Barakah at a glance

Meaning: Blessing
Origin: Swahili
Religion: Muslim
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: BA-ra-kah
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Baraka, Barakia, Bareka, Baarakah, Baarak, Baracah

Lucky details for Barakah

Number: 5
Color: Turquoise
Stone: Emerald
Flower: Lavender
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Gemini
Metal: Mercury alloy

Barakah is a Swahili name meaning “blessing”. It is a spelling variant of Baraka and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Barakah for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Barakah reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.

Numerology

Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.

Personality

Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety

Positive Traits

Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere

Negative Traits

Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still

Career Suggestions

Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship

Nicknames

Bara Bari Bary Bay

Middle Names

Bilal Brendaana Barak

Sibling Names

Amani Asheh Imaninie Rehemiah

Compatible Names

Baraka Bareka Baareka Barraca Jabar Jaabariya

FAQs about the name Barakah

What does the name Barakah mean?

Barakah means “blessing” and comes from a Swahili root.

Is Barakah a boy or girl name?

Barakah is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Barakah?

Barakah is pronounced BA-ra-kah (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Barakah?

The lucky number for Barakah is 5, ruled by Mercury.

What are good nicknames for Barakah?

Popular short forms include Bara, Bari, Bary, Bay.