Name
Barak
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/
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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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