Baran: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Baran · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Baran: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Rain»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Kurdish
Popularity
68 out of 100
Where Baran is popular
- TurkeyTÜİKTop 60
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Baran
Baran is a boy's name with Kurdish roots, traditionally understood to mean "Rain." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Baran, Baran runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Baran is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Baran is a steadily chosen option, scoring 68 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as nature.
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FAQ
What does the name Baran mean?+
The name Baran means "Rain".
What is the origin of the name Baran?+
Baran is a name of Kurdish origin.
Is Baran a girl or boy name?+
Baran is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Baran?+
Baran is pronounced Baran (2 syllables).
Is Baran a popular name?+
Baran is a steadily chosen option, scoring 68 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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