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Buraq

♂ Boy

Pronounced buh-RAHK /bʊˈrɑːk/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic al-Buraq, the radiant winged steed that, in Islamic tradition, carried the Prophet Muhammad on the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj). A name held with deep reverence.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of deep reverence: Buraq is the winged steed of the Night Journey in Islamic tradition (said 'buh-RAHK').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic al-Buraq, the radiant winged steed that, in Islamic tradition, carried the Prophet Muhammad on the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj). A name held with deep reverence.
U.S. rank (2022)#12654
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Buraq (al-Buraq) is, in Islamic tradition, the luminous winged steed of the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey. As a given name it is used respectfully in Muslim families — rare in the U.S. (said 'buh-RAHK').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Buraq comes from the Arabic al-Buraq — the radiant steed that, in Islamic tradition, carried the Prophet Muhammad on the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) — a name carried with reverence (said 'buh-RAHK').
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References — Buraq — Arabic al-Buraq; steed of the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj)

Variations

BurakBouraqAl-Buraq

Nicknames

RakBura

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Buraq mean?

Buraq is Arabic, the name of al-Buraq — the winged steed that, in Islamic tradition, carried the Prophet Muhammad on the Night Journey.

How do you pronounce Buraq?

It's said buh-RAHK /bʊˈrɑːk/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Buraq a boy or girl name?

Buraq is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Buraq?

Buraq is a very rare name in the U.S.

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