Barkhado
Barkhado is a Muslim girl name of Somali, from Arabic baraka origin, meaning “Blessed one, one who brings blessing”.
| Meaning | Blessed one, one who brings blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali, from Arabic baraka |
| Pronunciation | bar-KHAA-doh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Barkhado
Barkhado is a Somali girls' name. At its core sits barako or barkhad, the Somali versions of the Arabic baraka, meaning blessing, from the root b-r-k. The -o ending appears in many Somali names for women, and Barkhad is used as the matching name for boys. Choosing a name that means blessing is a widespread custom in Somali families, and Barkhado is one of the familiar ways of doing so.
Is Barkhado a Muslim name?
Barkhado is a Somali Muslim name whose heart is the Arabic word baraka, blessing.
How popular is Barkhado?
Given in Somalia, Somaliland and Djibouti, and by Somali communities in Ethiopia and Kenya.
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Spellings and variants of Barkhado
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barkhado mean?
Barkhado means 'Blessed one, one who brings blessing'. It is of Somali, from Arabic baraka origin.
Is Barkhado a Muslim name?
Barkhado is a Somali Muslim name whose heart is the Arabic word baraka, blessing.
How do you pronounce Barkhado?
Barkhado is pronounced bar-KHAA-doh.
Is Barkhado a boy or girl name?
Barkhado is usually a girl name.