The nameBerat
Berat is a Turkish boy's name, widely given in France in the early 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic bara'a, "absolution". In Turkey, Berat night is a night of prayer and forgiveness.
Origin
Turkish, through Arabic.
History
First found in France in 1993, Berat rose quickly and peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Berat
Berat in France
Berat was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,110 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Berat. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Berat in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Berat mean?
It comes from the Arabic bara'a, "absolution". In Turkey, Berat night is a night of prayer and forgiveness.
What is the origin of the name Berat?
Turkish, through Arabic.
Is Berat a girl's or a boy's name?
Berat is a boy's name.