Burak is a

Turkish Turkish may refer to: *a Turkic language spoken by the Turks * of or about Turkey ** Turkish language *** Turkish alphabet ** Turkish people, a Turkic ethnic group and nation *** Turkish citizen, a citizen of Turkey *** Turkish communities ...

masculine name that derives from the

Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walte ...

Buraq The Buraq ( ar, الْبُرَاق "the lightning") is a heavenly equine or chimeral beast in Islamic tradition that notably served as the mount of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during his Isra and Mi'raj journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and up ...

, which literally means "

lightning Lightning is a naturally occurring electrostatic discharge during which two electrically charged regions, both in the atmosphere or with one on the ground, temporarily neutralize themselves, causing the instantaneous release of an average ...

" and refers to a creature that transports prophets in

Islamic Islam (; ar, ۘالِإسلَام, , ) is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion centred primarily around the Quran, a religious text considered by Muslims to be the direct word of God (or ''Allah'') as it was revealed to Muhammad, the main ...

tradition.

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Burak Akcapar Burak may refer to: * Burak (name), given name and those who bear it * Al-Buraq, Syria, village in Syria * Burak, Iran (disambiguation), places in Iran * Borak (cosmetic) or burak, a facial cosmetic paste used by the Sama-Bajau people of Southeast ...

(born 1967), Turkish diplomat *

Burak Bekdil Burak Bekdil (born 1966 in Ankara, Turkey) is a Turkish columnist who wrote for the daily ''Hürriyet'' for 29 years. He was fired in January 2017. Today he is a Fellow at the Middle East Forum and has covered Turkey for the U.S. weekly '' Defens ...

, Turkish columnist *

Burak Dakak Burak Dakak (born 8 June 1998) is a Turkish actor. Biography Burak Dakak was born on 8 June 1998 in Ankara. He started his acting career at the age of 10. In 2008, he started playing the role of Servet in ''Doğruluk Ekseni''. In 2009, he appea ...

(born 1998), Turkish actor *

Burak Deniz Burak Deniz (born 17 February 1991) is a Turkish actor and model who predominantly works in Turkish series and films. He is best known for his leading portrayal of Murat Sarsılmaz in television series ''Aşk Laftan Anlamaz'' (2016-17) which was ...

(born 1991),Turkish actor *

Burak Eldem Burak Eldem (born 1961) is a Turkish writer/researcher, a former radio and TV programmer, web developer and journalist. He is the author of "2012: Rendez-vous With Marduk" (also known as ''2012: Appointment With Marduk'' - 2003), ''Fraternis: Lost ...

(born 1961), Turkish journalist *

Burak Güven Burak Güven (born October 9, 1975) is a Turkish musician, bass player, and one of the backing singers in the rock band Mor ve Ötesi. Biography He was born in İstanbul, Turkey. From 1993 to 2000, Burak studied singing at the State Conserv ...

(born 1975), Turkish musician * Burak Haşhaş (born 2006), Turkish carom billiard player * Burak Kaplan (born 1990), Turkish footballer *

Burak Özçivit Burak Özçivit (born 24 December 1984) is a Turkish actor and model who is best known for his roles in '' Çalıkuşu'' (2013-2014) and '' Kara Sevda'' (2015-2017). He is currently starring as Osman Bey in the history-based, adventure series ' ...

(born 1984) Turkish actor * Burak Özdemir (CZN Burak), Turkish chef *

Burak Uygur Burak Uygur (born April 14, 1995) is a European and European Games champion Turkish karateka competing in the kumite 67 kg division. He is a member of İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi S.K. Achievements ;2015: * 1st European Games – 13 ...

(born 1995), Turkish karateka *

Burak Yeter Burak Yeter (born 5 May 1982) is a Turkish-Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer. Early life By age eight Yeter picked up playing the guitar. After receiving his undergraduate education in Civil Engineering in Akdeniz University, Yeter se ...

(born 1982), Turkish Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer *

Burak Yılmaz Burak Yılmaz (born 15 July 1985) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard. Yılmaz is one of nine players to play for each of the Big Three clubs of Turkey, and one of only two players ...

(born 1985), Turkish footballer

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Ahmet Burak Erdoğan Ahmet Burak Erdoğan (born 4 July 1979) is a Turkish businessman, the owner of MB Denizcilik, and the eldest son of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of Turkey. Personal life Ahmet Burak Erdoğan was born in Istanbul on 4 July 1979, the son o ...

(born 1979), son of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan * Tevfik Burak Babaoğlu (born 1993), Turkish foil fencer

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Sevim Burak Zeliha Sevim Burak (29 June 1931 – 31 December 1983) was a Turkish author and playwright. Her mother was a Jewish migrant from Bulgaria and her father was a Turkish sea captain. She was born in Ortaköy and grew up in the Istanbul neighbourhoo ...

(1931–1983), Turkish writer

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