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Name

Barak

/bah-RAHK/ MasculineHebrew

Meaning

Barak is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “lightning”.

Barak means lightning in Hebrew and belonged to the biblical general who routed Sisera's chariots alongside the prophetess Deborah. It is distinct from the Arabic-derived Barack, meaning blessed, though President Obama made the sound familiar to every American ear.

In continuous use in Israel.

At a glance

Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Masculine
Pronounced
/bah-RAHK/
Themes
StormLight

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Questions

  • Barak is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “lightning”. Barak means lightning in Hebrew and belonged to the biblical general who routed Sisera's chariots alongside the prophetess Deborah.

  • Barak is traditionally a masculine (boy) name. In continuous use in Israel.

  • The name Barak comes from Hebrew. Barak means lightning in Hebrew and belonged to the biblical general who routed Sisera's chariots alongside the prophetess Deborah. It is distinct from the Arabic-derived Barack, meaning blessed, though President Obama made the sound familiar to every American ear.

  • Barak is pronounced bah-RAHK.

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