Barakia at a glance
- Meaning
- Blessing
- Origin
- Swahili
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- BA-ra-kia
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Baraka, Barakah, Bareka, Baarakah, Baarak, Baracah
Lucky details for Barakia
- Number
- 1
- Color
- Golden Yellow
- Stone
- Ruby
- Flower
- Sunflower
- Day
- Sunday
- Planet
- Sun
- Zodiac
- Leo
- Metal
- Gold
Barakia 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 Barakia for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with independent, pioneering, naturally in charge. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Barakia reduce to 1, a number linked with Sun and with people who are confident, original, decisive, protective of family.
Numerology
Chaldean value 1 — Independent, pioneering, naturally in charge.
Personality
Independent, pioneering, naturally in charge
Positive Traits
Confident, original, decisive, protective of family
Negative Traits
Can be stubborn and dislikes being told what to do
Career Suggestions
Entrepreneurship, leadership roles, design, sport
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FAQs about the name Barakia
What does the name Barakia mean?
Barakia means “blessing” and comes from a Swahili root.
Is Barakia a boy or girl name?
Barakia is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Barakia?
Barakia is pronounced BA-ra-kia (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Barakia?
The lucky number for Barakia is 1, ruled by Sun.
What are good nicknames for Barakia?
Popular short forms include Bara, Bari, Bary, Bay.
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