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Burak - Origin and Meaning of the name

Meaning of the name Burak

[ 2 syll. bu-rak, bur-ak ] The boy name Burak is pronounced as BYUWRahK KEY. Burak is used predominantly in the Turkish language and it is derived from Arabic origins. Derived literally from the word 'burak' meaning lightning. In Islamic lore, Burak was a winged horse which carried the prophet Mohammed for his ascension to heaven.

Burak is not frequently used as a baby boy name. It is not listed in the top 1000.

Baby names that sound like Burak include Barak (Hebrew), Baris (English), Baruch (Greek and Hebrew), Berco (Czech), Berkay (Turkish), Bhreac (Scottish), Borgia (English), Borik (Russian), Boris (German, Russian, and Slavic), Borka (Russian), Borris (English), Borys (Polish), Börries (German), Braga (Scandinavian), Bragi (Scandinavian), Brozek (Czech), Brucey (English), Brucie (English), Burrhus (English), and Baraka (Swahili).

KEY: English pronunciation for Burak: B as in "be (B.IY)" ; Y as in "yield (Y.IY.L.D)" ; UW as in "two (T.UW)" ; R as in "read (R.IY.D)" ; AH as in "hut (HH.AH.T)" ; K as in "key (K.IY)"


 
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Meaning of Burak