The nameBurak
Burak is a Turkish boy's name, mostly given in France in the late 1990s and 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It comes from Buraq, the winged steed of the Prophet Muhammad's night journey, a name linked to the Arabic barq, "lightning".
Origin
Turkish, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the early 1980s, Burak peaked in the late 1990s, stayed in use until the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Burak
Burak in France
Burak was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 365 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Burak. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Burak in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Burak in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Burak mean?
It comes from Buraq, the winged steed of the Prophet Muhammad's night journey, a name linked to the Arabic barq, "lightning".
What is the origin of the name Burak?
Turkish, of Arabic origin.
Is Burak a girl's or a boy's name?
Burak is a boy's name.