The nameAboubakar
Aboubakar is a boy's name, a form of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Aboubakar comes from the Arabic Abu Bakr, often translated as "father of the young camel".
Origin
Arabic, very common in West and Central Africa.
History
The name is given steadily in France.
Popularity of the name Aboubakar
Aboubakar in France
Aboubakar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 475 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Aboubakar. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Aboubakar in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 65 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aboubakar mean?
Aboubakar comes from the Arabic Abu Bakr, often translated as "father of the young camel".
What is the origin of the name Aboubakar?
Arabic, very common in West and Central Africa.
Is Aboubakar a girl's or a boy's name?
Aboubakar is a boy's name.