Abubakar
/a-bu-BA-kar/ Western Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Abubakar is a Western name meaning "Abubakar means 'noble, of good family, or of high rank'. It is often interpreted as 'father of a young camel'.". Arabic: Abu (أبو) meaning 'father of' and Bakr (بكر) meaning 'young camel, early, prime'.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Unisex
Phonetic a-bu-BA-kar
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as a-bu-BA-kar. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Abubakar
- · Abu Bakr - First Caliph of Islam
- · Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - First Prime Minister of Nigeria
- · Abubakar Shekau - Leader of Boko Haram
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