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Barkat

♀ Girl

Pronounced BUR-kut /ˈbʌr.kʌt/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic barakah (Urdu/Punjabi barkat), 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Blessing; abundance; prosperity: Barkat is Arabic/Urdu. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'BUR-kut').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic barakah (Urdu/Punjabi barkat), 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#3914 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Barkat comes from Arabic barakah (Urdu/Punjabi barkat), 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace' (we note the sacred sense). Used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'BUR-kut').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, blessing-and-abundance at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Barkat means 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace' in Arabic and Urdu (from barakah) — a lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the sacred sense; said 'BUR-kut').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Barkat — sacred sense; unisex

Variations

BarkahBarakatBarkath

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barkat mean?

Barkat is Arabic/Urdu for 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace'; we note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Barkat?

It's said BUR-kut /ˈbʌr.kʌt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Barkat a boy or girl name?

Barkat is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Barkat?

Barkat is a rare name in the U.S.

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