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.
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 Özçivit 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 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. |
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:
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