Bareket

בָּרֶקֶת

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: emerald

• Bareket is the Hebrew word for "emerald," one of the twelve precious stones set into the breastplate worn by the High Priest in the Temple. Like the gem itself, the name is rare and full of vivid, radiant power. Its rhythmic three syllables have a musical quality that carries layers of sacred history beneath its jewel-toned surface.

  Sparkling with energy, this gemstone name connects your child to the priestly breastplate described in the Torah — not many names come with that kind of provenance. It pairs well with shorter surnames and sounds equally striking in Hebrew and English. In a world full of Rubys and Pearls, Bareket is the gemstone name with real biblical depth.

• Potential Sibling Name:
  Margalit
  ,
  Penina
  ,
  Leshem
  ,
  Shafir
  ,
  Ziv
• Theme: treasures