Abubakar
Abubakar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, West and East African form origin, meaning “Father of the young camel”.
| Meaning | Father of the young camel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, West and East African form |
| Written as | أبو بكر |
| Pronunciation | ah-boo-BAH-kar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Abubakar
Abubakar is how Abu Bakr is written across Nigeria, Niger, Ghana and East Africa. It runs the two parts together, and an extra vowel appears between the k and the r, in line with the way Hausa and Swahili speakers shape words. Bakr itself comes from the root b-k-r and means a young camel. The name honours Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the first caliph, and few Muslim names are more common in northern Nigeria.
Is Abubakar a Muslim name?
This African form keeps alive the name of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam.
How popular is Abubakar?
Northern Nigeria has huge numbers of boys with this name, and it is also common in Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania and Kenya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abubakar mean?
Abubakar means 'Father of the young camel'. It is of Arabic, West and East African form origin.
Is Abubakar a Muslim name?
This African form keeps alive the name of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam.
How do you pronounce Abubakar?
Abubakar is pronounced ah-boo-BAH-kar.
Is Abubakar a boy or girl name?
Abubakar is usually a boy name.