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Barkot
Pronounced BAR-koht /ˈbɑːr.koʊt/Medium
Meaning: From the Amharic Barkot, 'blessing; blessings' - an Ethiopian name of grace and gratitude, related to the wider Semitic root for 'bless.'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Barkot comes from the Amharic for 'blessing,' an Ethiopian name of thankfulness and grace. It reads warm and heritage-rich - rare in the U.S., familiar in Ethiopia (said 'BAR-koht').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian families. Rare, graceful, and rooted.
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What does the name Barkot mean?
Barkot is Amharic (Ethiopian) for 'blessing; blessings.'
How do you pronounce Barkot?
It's said BAR-koht /ˈbɑːr.koʊt/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Barkot a boy or girl name?
Barkot is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Barkot?
Barkot is a rare name in the U.S.