Baruk

Baruk is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a transliteration variant of Baruch, a name that comes from the Hebrew root b-r-k, meaning “to bless” or “blessed.” The form Baruk reflects different transliteration practices found in various languages and communities, where Hebrew consonants may be rendered with different spellings.

In linguistic and cultural contexts, Baruk is recognized as a variant of Baruch used by speakers who adopt Hebrew-derived names into their own linguistic conventions. As a given name, it is most often encountered in communities that preserve Hebrew naming traditions, though usage remains relatively limited compared with more common forms such as Baruch. The root meaning associated with Baruk—blessing—appears in related names and phrases in Jewish religious and cultural expressions.

Variants and related names include Baruch, Barukh, and Baroch. These share the same Hebrew root and meaning but differ in orthography due to language, tradition, or regional pronunciation. Baruk should not be confused with similarly sounding names such as Barak, which derives from a different Hebrew root and has distinct meanings.

There is no single widely recognized figure universally associated with the name Baruk. In contemporary usage, Baruk tends to appear sporadically as a given name in communities that engage with Hebrew-language naming traditions, and it may be encountered in historical or literary contexts as a variant spelling of Baruch. See also Baruch for a related form and further context.