Burak

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10/6/2024, 9:08 PM	Mike C	update #116
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12/8/2017, 12:41 PM	Mike C	update #97
8/20/2007, 11:51 AM	Mike C	added

Gender Masculine

Usage Turkish

Pronounced Pron. /bu.ˈɾak/

Meaning & History

From Arabic براق (Burāq), the name of the legendary creature that, according to Islamic tradition, transported the Prophet Muhammad. Its name is derived from Arabic برق (barq) meaning "lightning" [1].