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The baby name Burak is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /buˈɾak/ (Turkish IPA); approx. "boo-RAHK".

Burak is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: /buˈɾak/ (Turkish IPA); approx. "boo-RAHK"

What is the meaning of the name Burak ?

The baby name Burak is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /buˈɾak/ (Turkish IPA); approx. "boo-RAHK".

Burak is Arabic in Origin.

Burak is a Turkish masculine name derived from Arabic al-Burāq (البُراق), from the Semitic root BRQ “to flash, glitter,” yielding the meaning “lightning” or “radiant.” In Islamic tradition al-Burāq is the miraculous steed that carried the Prophet Muhammad during the Night Journey, and the term entered Ottoman Turkish via religious literature. As a personal name, Burak became established in Turkey and remains popular, connoting speed, brilliance, and divine light.

Common variants and transliterations include Buraq and Burāq in Arabic contexts, and less often Borak in Latin-script renderings; the Turkish spelling standard is Burak. The name is used across the Turkish diaspora in Europe and occasionally in Central and South Asia. It is related in meaning (though not identity) to Hebrew Barak “lightning,” and should not be confused with Barack, which derives from Arabic Mubārak “blessed.” Notable modern bearers in Turkey have helped sustain its contemporary appeal.

Burak has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Burak

Burak Özçivit Actor · Born 1984 · Turkey Burak Özçivit is a Turkish actor best known for his role as Kemal in the popular TV series 'Kara Sevda'. He has also gained fame for his portrayal of Osman Bey in the historical drama 'Kuruluş: Osman'. Born in 1984, Burak has become a prominent figure in Turkish television and film. Burak Deniz Actor · Born 1991 · Turkey Burak Deniz is a Turkish actor best known for his role as Murat Sarsılmaz in the popular TV series 'Aşk Laftan Anlamaz'. Born in 1991, he has also starred in other notable series like 'Bizim Hikaye' and 'Maraşlı', showcasing his versatility and talent in the Turkish entertainment industry.

Burak – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2019 #1 433
TR 0 #28 65,177 19,440
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AL 0 #74 3 2,372
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
IQ 0 #129 5 3,533
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
BG Boys 0 #188 32 3,850
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
Austria 0 #193 21 850
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
SI Boys 0 #207 5 3,402
Belgium Boys 2009 #209 25 415
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
GR Boys 0 #228 40 6,912
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
Austria Boys 0 #236 240 2,180
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
DK Boys 0 #272 54 7,401
KZ Boys 0 #280 10 6,578
Germany Boys 0 #294 1,297 5,697
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
Canada Boys 2023 #304 6 2,601
SA 0 #305 8 10,560
PL Boys 0 #323 13 6,459
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
Germany 0 #336 104 2,542
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
NL 0 #349 43 2,481
France Boys 2021 #367 21 2,865
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
IQ Boys 0 #470 202 13,071
IQ Girls 0 #474 31 11,303
NL Boys 0 #480 594 5,873
RU Boys 0 #493 13 12,621
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #553 9 10,655
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #661 22 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
IT 0 #697 18 4,183
SY 0 #712 17 11,684
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #819 20 4,949
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
EG Boys 0 #863 24 15,035
OM Boys 0 #864 18 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #875 18 7,044
DZ 0 #877 303 20,130
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NL Girls 0 #945 11 5,933
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
MA 0 #1,091 38 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,421 51 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,522 93 28,008

Burak is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Sweden
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Burak

Burak is predominantly a boy's name.
Burak is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /buˈɾak/ (Turkish IPA); approx. "boo-RAHK".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Buraq, Burâq, Al-Buraq, Bouraq and Burraq.
Across languages, Burak has these equivalents: Barak (Hebrew, 'lightning'), Barack (variant of Barak), Raiden (Japanese, 'thunder/lightning' — approximate), Thor (Norse thunder god — cultural equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Burak ranked #1 in Germany in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Burak ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2019).
Burak's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #386 in 2011 to #367 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Burak are in our database, including Burak Özçivit (Actor), Burak Deniz (Actor).