براءة

Berat

boyTurkish form of Arabic barāʾa

Berat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Innocence, freedom from sin; a decree”.

MeaningInnocence, freedom from sin; a decree
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish form of Arabic barāʾa
Arabic spellingبراءة
Pronunciationbeh-RAHT
Arabic rootب ر أ (b-r-ʾ) — to be free, innocent
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Berat

Berat is the Turkish form of the Arabic barāʾa, meaning innocence, release or a written decree. In Turkey it is closely tied to Berat Kandili, the fifteenth night of Shaʿbān, regarded as a night of forgiveness. It was also the Ottoman word for a royal warrant. As a boys' name it has become very popular in Turkey and Albania.

Is Berat a Muslim name?

Yes. Berat is a Muslim name in Turkey and the Balkans, from the Arabic barāʾa, linked with Berat Kandili, the blessed night of the 15th of Shaban.

Is Berat in the Quran?

The ninth chapter of the Quran is also called Sūrat al-Barāʾa (Quran 9).

Where is the name Berat used?

Popular in Turkey, Kosovo and Albania; Baraa is the Arabic form.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Berat mean?

Berat means 'Innocence, freedom from sin; a decree'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic barāʾa.

Is Berat a Muslim name?

Yes. Berat is a Muslim name in Turkey and the Balkans, from the Arabic barāʾa, linked with Berat Kandili, the blessed night of the 15th of Shaban.

How do you write Berat in Arabic?

Berat is written براءة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Berat?

Berat is pronounced beh-RAHT.

Is Berat mentioned in the Quran?

The ninth chapter of the Quran is also called Sūrat al-Barāʾa (Quran 9).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.