Blessed
Biruk is a popular Amharic name from Ethiopia, directly translating to 'blessed'. It is often chosen to express gratitude for the child's arrival or as a prayer for a fortunate life.
Less common today
Biruk isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,716 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ethiopian singer known for contemporary pop music
Ethiopian middle-distance runner
