Burak

Burak is the Turkish variant of the Arabic and Muslim name Buraq (براق), which means 'the lightning'. Within Islam, Buraq refers to a legendary, swift steed that took the Prophet Mohammed from Earth to Heaven and back in one night.

What does the name Burak mean?

Burak, the Turkish form of the name Buraq (براق), means 'the lightning'. In the Islamic context, Buraq is the mythological, swift steed that accompanied Mohammed on his night journey. The first name Burak is very popular in Turkey and is widely used. Notable personalities with this name include Turkish actor and model Burak Deniz and actor Burak Özçivit.

Where does the name Burak come from?

The name Burak has its roots in Arabic and means 'the lightning'. The Arabic root word is barq (بَرْق), which also means 'the lightning'. The name is anchored in the Arabic, Muslim, and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Burak?

The pronunciation of Burak is clear and concise: the name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced as 'Bu-rak' [ˈbuːʁak]. It begins with a long U sound that conveys a certain depth. The rolled or aspirated r adds a distinctive accent, while the hard k at the end provides a powerful conclusion. Burak radiates strength and self-confidence – a name with a clear contour and stable presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Burak is among the sought-after first names. The name currently ranks 769th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1995 when it reached 173rd place. In the last ten years, Burak has been given about 900 times, placing it 578th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 482nd place.

Nicknames & pet names

Barak / Bjurek / Bkay / Bubu / Bubulli / Buki / Buko / Buragi / Burai / Burakinho / Burakovitch / Buram / Buri / Buric / Burk / Burki / Buro / Bursik / Börek / Bürek / Durak / Ruki / Yarak

Famous people

• Burak Aksak (writer from Turkey)
• Burak Akyildiz (football player)
• Burak Ayaz (footballer)
• Burak Aydin (footballer)
• Burak Azak (equestrian)
• Burak Balci (footballer)
• Burak Bedikyan (American pianist)
• Burak Bilgili (singer)
• Burak Calik (Turkish football player)
• Burak Camoglu (German football player)
• Burak Demiregen (football player)
• Burak Eldem (writer)
• Burak Eris (Swiss footballer)
• Burak Gümüs (League of Legends - Champion)
• Burak Hascan (volleyball player)
• Burak Kaplan (German footballer)
• Burak Karaduman (footballer)
• Burak Karan (German football player)
• Burak Kut (singer)
• Burak Kuzu (Turkish musician and producer)