Baraka

Baraka Meaning & Origin

About Baraka
The surname Baraka is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Arabic word "barakah," which translates to "blessing" or "divine grace." In Islamic culture, Baraka is believed to be a spiritual power or blessing that brings good fortune and prosperity. As a surname, Baraka may signify a family or individual who is believed to possess or be associated with this divine blessing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Baraka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Baraka: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Baraka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Baraka is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA2 R AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/baraka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baraka in Braille

Here's how to represent Baraka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Baraka in braille

How to sign the name Baraka using Sign Language

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

The name Baraka in sign language

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