baˈrɑːkə

Definitions

1. noun

A blessing or good fortune, especially one considered to be a divine or spiritual gift.

“The villagers believed that the new well was a baraka from the gods.”

2. noun

A source of blessings or good fortune.

“The local mosque was considered a baraka by many in the community.”

3. verb

To bestow blessings or good fortune upon someone or something.

“The family was blessed by the priest to baraka their new home.”