Name meaning
Burak
Brilliant, lightning-fast; the steed mentioned in the hadith of the Mi'raj.
- Published:
- Updated:
- 1min. reading time
- #Burak
- #Burak name meaning
- #boy names
- #Arabic names
- #religious boy names
Name meaning and origin
Burak comes from the Arabic root bərq (lightning, brilliance) and carries the meaning of brightness and speed-of-light swiftness; the same root also underlies the expression to flash, so the name bestows on its bearer the qualities of speed and brilliance.
The word is known in Islamic history as the name of the legendary mount our Prophet (peace be upon him) rode on the night of the Isra and Mi'raj journey; according to hadith sources, this animal is described as white, larger than a mule, long-eared, and incredibly fast, but its name is not mentioned in the Quran. Widely common in Turkey, Burak is one of the modern boy names with a religious connotation that has also gained recognition in Azerbaijan in recent years.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli · Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Buraq
- Pronunciation
- bu.ˈrak
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Burak?
In Arabic, Burak means lightning and sparkle, also carrying the sense of speed and brilliance.Is the name Burak mentioned in the Quran?
No, the word Burak does not appear in the Quran; it is only mentioned in hadith accounts as the name of the animal our Prophet (PBUH) rode on the night of the Mi'raj.Is Burak a boy name or a girl name?
Burak is a boy name.