Baraa
Baraa is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Innocence, being free of fault”.
| Meaning | Innocence, being free of fault |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | البراء |
| Pronunciation | ba-RAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Baraa
Baraa, or al-Barāʾ in full Arabic, expresses innocence and freedom from blame, from the root b-r-ʾ meaning to be clear or innocent. Several Companions carried it. Al-Barāʾ ibn ʿĀzib passed on a large number of hadith, while al-Barāʾ ibn Mālik, the brother of Anas, was remembered as a brave fighter. Historically it is a boys' name, though families in Egypt and the Levant now give it to girls too.
Is Baraa a Muslim name?
Muslims know Baraa through Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, among them al-Barāʾ ibn ʿĀzib and his namesake al-Barāʾ ibn Mālik. A related word, barāʾa, begins Surat al-Tawba: 'A declaration of disassociation from Allah and His Messenger' (Quran 9:1).
How popular is Baraa?
Popular in Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf, and in some places given to girls as well as boys.
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Spellings and variants of Baraa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baraa mean?
Baraa means 'Innocence, being free of fault'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Baraa a Muslim name?
Muslims know Baraa through Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, among them al-Barāʾ ibn ʿĀzib and his namesake al-Barāʾ ibn Mālik. A related word, barāʾa, begins Surat al-Tawba: 'A declaration of disassociation from Allah and His Messenger' (Quran 9:1).
How do you pronounce Baraa?
Baraa is pronounced ba-RAA.
Is Baraa a boy or girl name?
Baraa is usually a boy name.