Mubarak
Mubarak is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Blessed”.
| Meaning | Blessed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مبارك |
| Pronunciation | moo-BAH-rak |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, East Africa, Pakistan, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Mubarak
Mubarak describes a person or thing filled with baraka, blessing from God. Most Muslims hear the word every year in the greeting ʿĪd mubārak. It has served as a name for centuries across a wide stretch of the Muslim world, reaching from the Gulf down to the East African coast. Swahili speakers often shorten it to Mbarak, and it is also widely used as a family name.
Is Mubarak a Muslim name?
Every Eid greeting carries this word, which makes Mubarak one of the most familiar blessing names among Muslims. The Quran uses it for itself: 'a blessed (mubārak) Book which We have revealed to you, that they might reflect upon its verses' (Quran 38:29).
How popular is Mubarak?
Found across the Arab world, Pakistan, India and the Swahili coast.
Gifts with the name Mubarak
- Mubarak name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mubarak baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mubarak
Names similar to Mubarak
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mubarak mean?
Mubarak means 'Blessed'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mubarak a Muslim name?
Every Eid greeting carries this word, which makes Mubarak one of the most familiar blessing names among Muslims. The Quran uses it for itself: 'a blessed (mubārak) Book which We have revealed to you, that they might reflect upon its verses' (Quran 38:29).
How do you pronounce Mubarak?
Mubarak is pronounced moo-BAH-rak.
Is Mubarak a boy or girl name?
Mubarak is usually a boy name.