Buraaq
Buraaq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Buraq; swift as lightning”.
| Meaning | The Buraq; swift as lightning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | براق |
| Pronunciation | boo-RAAQ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Buraaq
Buraaq spells al-Burāq, the heavenly mount described in hadith as bearing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the night from Makkah to Jerusalem, the journey known as the Isrāʾ. Because of its speed, its name is connected with barq, lightning, from the root b-r-q, to flash. Families in Pakistan and the Arab world give it to boys, and in Turkey it appears as Burak.
Is Buraaq a Muslim name?
Buraaq recalls al-Buraq, the mount on which the Prophet ﷺ made his Night Journey, and Muslims choose it for that link.
How popular is Buraaq?
Found in Pakistan and some Arab countries, with Burak as the Turkish version.
Gifts with the name Buraaq
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Buraaq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Buraaq mean?
Buraaq means 'The Buraq; swift as lightning'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Buraaq a Muslim name?
Buraaq recalls al-Buraq, the mount on which the Prophet ﷺ made his Night Journey, and Muslims choose it for that link.
How do you pronounce Buraaq?
Buraaq is pronounced boo-RAAQ.
Is Buraaq a boy or girl name?
Buraaq is usually a boy name.