Barak Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barak Name at a Glance

Name	Barak
Meaning	Flash of lightning. In the bible the valiant fighting man Barak cooperated with the prophetess Deborah to win victory in battle against overwhelming odds.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barak Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barak means “Flash of lightning. In the bible the valiant fighting man Barak cooperated with the prophetess Deborah to win victory in battle against overwhelming odds”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barak Name Origin

Our database records Barak under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barak a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barak is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barak

When considering Barak for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.