Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Polish, Serbian
Meaning:Lightning; Kneel; Blessed; Pine forest; Battle, to fight
Borak is a masculine name of Arabic origin sure to spark wonder in all who witness its light. Meaning "lightning," Borak stems from the legendary figure Burāq, a magical flying horse who ferried many prophets in Islamic tradition. Possessing a beautiful face, this mythological creature once carried the prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and heaven and back in one night. A creature of formidable speed and ability, Burāq brings to Borak an unimaginable wonder described by many as "glistening" and "radiant." Borak may also mean “kneel” and “blessed.” As a Polish or Serbian surname, Borak means “pine forest,”“battle” or “to fight.” What better title to bestow your child than one synonymous with reaching impossible heights in one seamless stride?
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