Bracha
Meaning of Bracha
The name Bracha, primarily used for females, has its origins in Hebrew and means "blessing." Pronounced as BRAH-khuh (/bɾɑˈxə/), it carries a profound spiritual significance, often associated with divine favor and prosperity. The name is sometimes spelled as Braha. In the United States, the popularity of Bracha has fluctuated over the years, with recent data showing a modest but steady usage among newborns. For instance, in 2023, 91 baby girls were named Bracha, ranking it at 2097. This name holds cultural richness and is cherished for its beautiful meaning and positive connotations.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as BRAH-khuh (/bɾɑˈxə/)
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Notable People Named Bracha
| Bracha Lichtenberg Ettinger is an Israeli artist, writer, psychoanalyst, and philosopher known for her contributions to feminist theory and contemporary New European Painting. |
| Bracha Zefira was a pioneering Israeli folk singer and musicologist of Yemenite Jewish origin, known for blending Middle Eastern Jewish music into the Israeli music scene. |
| Bracha Fuld was a courageous Jewish resistance fighter who tragically lost her life while aiding Holocaust refugees and became the first female Jewish soldier to be killed in the pre-state conflict with the British. |
| Bracha Habas was a pioneering Israeli journalist, literary editor, and writer, recognized as one of the first professional women journalists in Israel. |
| Bracha Turner, a Naive Artist from Jerusalem who later lived in Forest Hills, New York, began painting at 58 and has had 56 solo exhibitions, showcasing her works internationally. |
