Barekah at a glance
- Meaning
- Blessing
- Origin
- Swahili
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- BA-re-kah
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Baraka, Barakah, Barak, Baaraca, Baarakiya, Baarraka
Lucky details for Barekah
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Barekah 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 Barekah for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Barekah reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Barekah
What does the name Barekah mean?
Barekah means “blessing” and comes from a Swahili root.
Is Barekah a boy or girl name?
Barekah is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Barekah?
Barekah is pronounced BA-re-kah (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Barekah?
The lucky number for Barekah is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Barekah?
Popular short forms include Bare, Bari, Bary, Bay.
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