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Baruch

B-ruhkh

Baruch (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "blessed", also a surname borne by financier Bernard Baruch. Example: “Baruch College in New York is named after Bernard Baruch.”

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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "blessed", also a surname borne by financier Bernard Baruch.
"Baruch College in New York is named after Bernard Baruch."
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Etymology

From Hebrew barukh, meaning "blessed".

Origin: Hebrew

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What does “Baruch” mean?

The word “Baruch” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "blessed", also a surname borne by financier Bernard Baruch.

How do you pronounce “Baruch”?

“Baruch” is pronounced B-ruhkh (/ˈbɛ ɹəx/ in IPA).

How do you use “Baruch” in a sentence?

Here is “Baruch” used in a sentence: “Baruch College in New York is named after Bernard Baruch.”

What part of speech is “Baruch”?

“Baruch” is a name.

Where does the word “Baruch” come from?

The word “Baruch” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew barukh, meaning "blessed".

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