The nameBoubakar
Boubakar is a variant of Boubacar, the West African form of Abu Bakr.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
From the Arabic Abu Bakr, the name of the first caliph; bakr means "young camel".
Origin
West African, of Arabic origin.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Boubakar
Boubakar in France
5571stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (25 births)
600babies named Boubakar in France since 1900
Boubakar was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 160 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Boubakar. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Boubakar in France were born before 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boubakar mean?
From the Arabic Abu Bakr, the name of the first caliph; bakr means "young camel".
What is the origin of the name Boubakar?
West African, of Arabic origin.
Is Boubakar a girl's or a boy's name?
Boubakar is a boy's name.