Origin, Meaning, And History of Baruch
The name Baruch is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical Book of Baruch, meaning ‘blessed.’ It is associated with the Jewish aristocrat Baruch ben Neriah, who became the scribe, disciple, secretary, and devoted friend of the Biblical prophet Jeremiah. He resided and traveled with the prophet and wrote down the prophecies that he dictated in two editions. The deuterocanonical book of the Bible, the Book of Baruch, is associated with him and consists of various accounts of the circumstances of Jewish exile, discussions of wisdom, addresses to the people, and meditations on the theology and history of Israel.
According to Jewish origins, the name Baruch is derived from the Hebrew word Barukh, meaning ‘blessed’ or ‘fortunate.’ The name in Greek is associated with the meaning ‘goodly.’ It is also associated with the Arabic cognate Barak, meaning ‘lightning.’
This is a toponymic name that is associated with the riverside city of Bharuch situated in the district of the same name in Gujarat, India. The city of Bharuch was an ancient seaport, formerly known as the port of Barugaza, that was used for the transportation of spices and silk. Thus, making it well-known to the Persians, Greeks, Romans, and the Western centers of civilization during the European Middle Ages.
According to the Skanda Purana, the name Bharuch comes from the toponymic name Bhrigukachchha, which is associated with the Rishi Brighu, who was one of the ten sons of Lord Brahma. The place was known as the residence of the Goddess Lakshmi, and thus, the name Bharuch and its diminutive Baruch is also associated with the meanings ‘sacred’ or ‘holy.’
The variations of this name include Boruch, Barich, Barch, Baluch, Barach, Balch, Barak, Bharuch, and Barack. A few fictional characters with this name include the king of the Saracens Baruch of Baghdad from the medieval romance poemParzivalby Wolfram von Eschenbach and the fictional angel Baruch from the fantasy trilogyHis Dark Materialsby Philip Pullman.
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Famous People With The Name Baruch
- Baruch Samuel BlumbergAmerican physician and geneticist, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1976 along with Daniel Carleton Gajdusek for their work on discovering new mechanisms for the origin and dissemination of infectious diseases caused by the hepatitis B virus.
- Baruch OstrovskyIsraeli politician, first mayor of Ra’anana, Israel. He advocated for democracy, equality, and education of the Jewish laborers.
- Baruch (de) SpinozaPortuguese-Jewish philosopher, made major contributions towards metaphysics, epistemology, political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science.
- Simon BaruchPrussian physician and scholar, known for his work on hydrotherapy, and the advocacy for the building of urban bathhouses for the benefit of public health in the United States.
Baruch On The Popularity Chart
The name Baruch has witnessed a series of ups and downs in popularity over time. Take a look at these US Social Security Administration graphs to understand how the name has performed over the years.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, this name was given to 26 babies per million followed by a fall to its lowest popularity at 12 babies per million in 1981. However, followed by a series of periodic rises, the name was most popular at 62 babies per million in 2018, and 61 babies per million in 2020.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Baruch was ranked highest at 14,213 in 1982 followed by a drop in ranking towards 24,404 in 2008. However, in 2020 the name was ranked higher at 19,679.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Baruch
The name Baruch is pronounced ba-rook, behr-uwk, or bahr-uwk. The following names may have a phonetic sound similar to this name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Baruch?
The name Baruch means blessed, sacred, and holy.
2. What is the origin of the name Baruch?
Baruch has an Indian origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Baruch?
Baruch is pronounced as ba-ruch.
