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Burak

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Burak

Pronounced boo-RAHK /buˈrɑk/Medium

Meaning: Turkish form of Buraq — from Arabic, 'lightning; a shining radiance' (the celestial steed of the Prophet's Night Journey)Medium

In 30 seconds: Lightning and radiance: Burak is the Turkish Buraq — 'lightning' (the heavenly steed). Bright, strong, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic, Turkish
MeaningTurkish form of Buraq — from Arabic, 'lightning; a shining radiance' (the celestial steed of the Prophet's Night Journey)
U.S. rank (2025)#10886 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 352
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852025

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

Burak is the Turkish form of Buraq — from Arabic barq, 'lightning; a shining radiance' — the name of the brilliant, swift celestial steed that carried the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and to the heavens on his Night Journey. A bright, strong, hugely popular name across Turkey (actor Burak Özçivit; said 'boo-RAHK').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, lightning-and-radiance at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Buraq means 'lightning; a shining radiance' in Arabic — the dazzling celestial steed that carried the Prophet Muhammad on his Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) — Burak is the popular Turkish form; bright and strong (said 'boo-RAHK').
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Buraq — etymology

Variations

BuraqBurac

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Burak mean?

Burak is the Turkish Buraq — Arabic 'lightning; a shining radiance' (the celestial steed of the Night Journey).

How do you pronounce Burak?

It's said boo-RAHK /buˈrɑk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Burak a boy or girl name?

Burak is a boy's name.

How popular is Burak?

Burak is a rare name in the U.S.

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