Barak

Lightning

GenderBoyOriginHebrewSay itBAH-rahkPopularityUncommon
Pronounced BAH-rahk

About the name Barak

Barak means 'lightning' and belonged to a military leader in the Book of Judges who helped free Israel from oppression. It's a bold, energetic name with deep roots.

Bold and decisive, someone who acts swiftly when it counts.

Fun fact

The name inspired the spelling variant Barack, as in former U.S. President Barack Obama.

Variations

BaraqBoruch

Famous people named Barak

  • Barack Obama (U.S. president, variant spelling)

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