Burak

boo-RAHK

Turkish from Arabic

"lightning; bright"

Burak Origin and Meaning

The name Burak is a boy's name meaning "lightning; bright".

Burak is derived from al-Burāq, the Arabic name for the mythical winged creature that carried Islamic prophets. In particular, the Buraq is known for flying the Prophet Muhammed from Mecca to Jerusalem and into the Heavens in the span of a single night. The name was derived from the Arabic word for "lightning."

The name Burak peaked in Turkey in 1994 and 1995, making it a Millennial baby name in its home country.

Burak Popularity

• 44 Turkey 2021