boy · Swahili

Barakiya

/BA-ra-ki-ya/

Meaning: Blessing

Barakiya at a glance

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

Lucky details for Barakiya

Number: 2
Color: Pearl White
Stone: Moonstone
Flower: Jasmine
Day: Monday
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer
Metal: Silver

Barakiya 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 Barakiya for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Barakiya reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.

Personality

Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred

Positive Traits

Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker

Negative Traits

Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart

Career Suggestions

Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts

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 Barakiya

What does the name Barakiya mean?

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

Is Barakiya a boy or girl name?

Barakiya is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Barakiya?

Barakiya is pronounced BA-ra-ki-ya (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Barakiya?

The lucky number for Barakiya is 2, ruled by Moon.

What are good nicknames for Barakiya?

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