Boy name
Beraat name meaning
“acquittal; release from liability”
Beraat means acquittal or release from liability and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic barāʾa, a word associated with being cleared of an obligation. Its clearest Turkish association is the courtroom, where beraat denotes acquittal of a charge.
What does Beraat mean?
Acquittal; release from liability
In Turkish: aklanma; sorumluluktan kurtulma
Beraat uses a word established in Turkish legal language as a personal name. Its meaning centers on release from accusation or obligation. The same root also underlies the religious association of Berat night, although the forms Beraat and Berat require attention to their particular contexts.
Origin of the name Beraat
Beraat comes from Arabic barāʾa, denoting freedom from blame or liability. In Turkish it is especially associated with acquittal.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Beraat in the Quran? | As a word · براءة · 9:1The source word براءة occurs at the beginning of the Quran's Surah At-Tawbah as an ordinary word expressing disavowal. |
| Starts with | B · Be |
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How to pronounce Beraat
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beɾaat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | برائت |
| Arabic | براءة |
Is Beraat a boy’s name?
Yes, Beraat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Beraat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Beraat
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
- Berkan♂Possibly strong blood or sturdy lineage
- Berzan♂Probably high, elevated, lofty
- Behzat♂Well-born
- Bera♂Freedom from blame
- Birhat♂Remembrance, something recalled
- Berkant♂A firm and binding oath
- Bertan♂
- Berdan♂Cold, cool
- Berhan♂
- Beran♂Ram
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
Famous people named Beraat
- Beraat Doğan Yıldız · b. 2007
- Beraat Özçelik
FAQ about the name Beraat
What is the meaning of Beraat?
Beraat means “acquittal; release from liability”. Beraat comes from Arabic barāʾa, denoting freedom from blame or liability. In Turkish it is especially associated with acquittal.
Is Beraat a boy’s name?
Yes, Beraat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Beraat in the Quran?
As a word. The source word براءة occurs at the beginning of the Quran's Surah At-Tawbah as an ordinary word expressing disavowal. (e.g.: 9:1)
What is the origin of the name Beraat?
Beraat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Beraat have?
Beraat has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Beraat?
Beraat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Beraat?
Notable people named Beraat include Beraat Doğan Yıldız, Beraat Özçelik.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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