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Origin
Swahili
Language
Niger-Congo (Bantu)
Pronunciation
bah-RAH-kah
Gender
male
Cultural Significance
Derived from Arabic but fully integrated into Swahili culture, this name reflects the Islamic and Bantu spiritual traditions that shape coastal East African identity.
Variants & Spellings
Barakah
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