The nameBabacar
Babacar is a Senegalese boy's name, the Wolof form of Abu Bakr.
- Boy's name
- Wolof
Meaning
From Abu Bakr, companion of the Prophet Muhammad; bakr is Arabic for "young camel".
Origin
Wolof, of Arabic origin.
History
In France it has risen since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Babacar
Babacar in France
2024thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (35 births)
640babies named Babacar in France since 1900
Babacar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 205 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Babacar. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Babacar in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Babacar mean?
From Abu Bakr, companion of the Prophet Muhammad; bakr is Arabic for "young camel".
What is the origin of the name Babacar?
Wolof, of Arabic origin.
Is Babacar a girl's or a boy's name?
Babacar is a boy's name.