Barakah
Barakah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Blessing, divine abundance”.
| Meaning | Blessing, divine abundance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | بركة |
| Pronunciation | BA-ra-kah |
| Arabic root | ب ر ك (b-r-k) — blessing, increase |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Barakah
Barakah means blessing, the divine grace and increase that God places in something. Baraka was the personal name of Umm Ayman, the Abyssinian woman who cared for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from infancy; he called her 'my mother after my mother'. She was later the mother of the Companion Usāma ibn Zayd.
Is Barakah a Muslim name?
Yes. Barakah is a Muslim name meaning blessing, and it was the name of Umm Ayman, who nursed and raised the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Barakah in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Blessed is He in whose hand is the dominion' (Quran 67:1).
Where is the name Barakah used?
Used across the Muslim world, and Baraka is also a common name in East Africa.
Gifts with the name Barakah
- Barakah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Barakah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Barakah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barakah mean?
Barakah means 'Blessing, divine abundance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Barakah a Muslim name?
Yes. Barakah is a Muslim name meaning blessing, and it was the name of Umm Ayman, who nursed and raised the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Barakah in Arabic?
Barakah is written بركة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Barakah?
Barakah is pronounced BA-ra-kah.
Is Barakah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Blessed is He in whose hand is the dominion' (Quran 67:1).