Baraka
/bah-RAH-kah/
“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”
In Fulani
- How to say it
- bah-RAH-kah
- Given to
- Boys and girls
- Used in
- Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
- How common
- uncommon
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
BarakaBarakah
From the same family
01Arafat“A name associated with the sacred plain of Arafat and the blessings of pilgrimage”→︎02Dewgal“Rain, bringing renewal and blessing”→︎03Hadiya“A precious gift and blessing to the family”→︎04Juma“Friday, a day of communal prayer and blessing”→︎05Matar“Rain; a hopeful blessing from the sky”→︎06Mubarak“Blessed—a child whose arrival brings blessing and happiness”→︎07Shakira“A grateful girl who recognizes life’s blessings”→︎
In Hausa
- How to say it
- bah-RAH-kah
- Given to
- Boys and girls
- Used in
- Nigeria, Niger
- How common
- common
From the same family
01Baraa“Arabic: innocence, freedom from blame, or being cleared of wrongdoing.”→︎02Barau“A good-hearted person who is free from blame”→︎03Abdulmunim“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the One who graciously bestows blessings”→︎04Albarka“A blessing and a source of goodness”→︎05Atiya“A precious gift and blessing”→︎06Balaraba“A daughter born on Wednesday, a day-name carrying blessings for her life”→︎07Bushra“A joyful blessing and bearer of happy news”→︎08Ishaq“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”→︎09Juma“Arabic-derived and Hausa-used: connected with Friday, a day of blessing and community”→︎10Kausar“(Arabic-derived) Abundance, blessings, and overflowing goodness”→︎11Khamisu“(Arabic-derived) A child associated with Thursday and the blessings of that day”→︎12Kyauta“A precious gift and blessing”→︎
In Somali
- How to say it
- ba-RA-ka
- Given to
- Boys
- Used in
- Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
- How common
- common
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
BarakaBarakah
From the same family
In Swahili
- How to say it
- bah-RAH-kah
- Given to
- Boys and girls
- Used in
- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
- How common
- very common · also a surname
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
BarakaBarakah
From the same family
01Baraa“Innocence; freedom from guilt or blame.”→︎02Ayat“A sign of blessing and a treasured verse”→︎03Elibariki“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””→︎04Faida“A blessing that brings benefit and goodness”→︎05Fazal“A child received as a gracious blessing”→︎06Grace“Grace; favor, especially divine favor or blessing.”→︎07Hiba“A precious gift and blessing”→︎08Ijumaa“Swahili-origin; born on Friday, a day of blessing and community”→︎09Juma“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”→︎10Jumaa“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”→︎11Kheri“Goodness, blessing, and all that is beneficial”→︎12Mazin“Rain-bearing cloud, a lovely image of blessing”→︎
In Wolof
- How to say it
- bah-RAH-kah
- Given to
- Boys and girls
- Used in
- Senegal, Gambia
- How common
- uncommon
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
BarakaBaraqa
From the same family
01Bara“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”→︎02Abdelmounim“Servant of the Bestower of Blessings, a warm wish for a life filled with grace”→︎03Barke“Blessing and good fortune for the family.”→︎04Khaira“A woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing”→︎05Mbarka“Blessed, carrying blessing and good fortune”→︎06Rachad“Right guidance and sound judgment, a hopeful blessing for a thoughtful and purposeful life.”→︎07Saad“Good fortune, happiness, and a life filled with blessing”→︎