Unisex name
Barkah name meaning
“blessing, gracious benefit”
Barkah is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic barakah, meaning “blessing” or “gracious benefit”. It is understood as a local adaptation of that word. The shorter form reflects the omission of a vowel from the middle of barakah.
What does Barkah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Barkah
Probably a local form of Arabic barakah ‘blessing’, with a medial vowel omitted.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Barkah in Islam and the Quran
Barkah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Barkah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Barkah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Barkah: blessing, gracious benefit
- Hanief: upright in faith
- Rohmana: compassionate; merciful
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Meaning of each word
- Barkah: blessing, gracious benefit
- Djubaedi: associated with Zubayd; essence or cream
- Isra: journey by night
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Barkah Romadhona
Meaning of each word
- Barkah: blessing, gracious benefit
- Romadhona: the month of Ramadan
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Sulkarnain Barkah Ilahi
Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Barkah: blessing, gracious benefit
- Ilahi: divine; my God
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Barkah Rizqullah
Meaning of each word
- Barkah: blessing, gracious benefit
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
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Meaning of each word
- Barkah: blessing, gracious benefit
- Irfansyah: knowledge and kingship
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
How to pronounce Barkah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /barkah/ |
| Arabic script | بركة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦂꦏꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮁᮊᮂ |
Is Barkah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Barkah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Barkah ranks #227 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Barkah
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Benny♂Son of the right hand
- Anita♀Grace, favor
- Johan♂God is gracious
Famous people named Barkah
- Barkah Suheryanto · b. 1962
- Barkah
FAQ about the name Barkah
What is the meaning of Barkah?
Barkah means blessing, gracious benefit. Probably a local form of Arabic barakah ‘blessing’, with a medial vowel omitted.
Is Barkah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Barkah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Barkah?
Barkah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Barkah in the Quran?
Barkah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Barkah have?
Barkah has 2 syllables (Bar-kah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Barkah?
Barkah ranks #227 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Barkah?
Some ideas: Barkah Hanief Rohmana; Barkah Djubaedi Isra; Barkah Romadhona.
Famous people named Barkah?
Notable people named Barkah include Barkah Suheryanto, Barkah.
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