Buraq

Buraq Meaning & Origin

About Buraq
The name "Buraq" is of Arabic origin and holds significance in Islamic tradition. It refers to a mythical creature described as a celestial steed with wings, believed to have transported the Islamic prophet Muhammad during his Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to the heavens. Buraq is often depicted as a white animal, larger than a donkey but smaller than a mule, symbolizing the miraculous nature of the journey and the connection between the earthly and divine realms. The name Buraq is associated with swiftness, strength, and the divine encounter experienced by Muhammad.

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Most individuals with the name Buraq are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BAG
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UH1 R AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/buraq*/
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('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

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How to write the name Buraq in Braille

Here's how to represent Buraq in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Buraq in braille

How to Spell the Name Buraq in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Buraq using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Buraq in sign language

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