Baraka

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Swahili (East Africa)

Meaning

a widely used Swahili unisex name meaning blessing or divine grace, from the Arabic baraka meaning blessing, spiritual power, and the sacred quality of benefit that flows from Allah or from saints and holy persons; baraka in Arabic-influenced cultures refers not merely to good fortune but to a specific spiritual force — the blessed energy that can be transmitted from sacred persons, objects, and places to those who come into contact with them; in Swahili-speaking communities across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and the diaspora, Baraka is one of the most beloved names, given to children born at propitious times or following periods of difficulty as a sign that the child represents divine favour; the name is also known internationally as the Swahili name of Barack Obama, whose father was Kenyan

Gender

unisex

Also spelled

Baraka, Barakah