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Babacar

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Babacar Pronunciation

Babacar is pronounced bah-bah-CAR /ˌbɑ.bɑˈkɑr/Medium

Meaning: A Senegalese (Wolof) form of Abu Bakr — from Arabic, 'father of the young camel', an honored companion and first caliph; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Senegalese form of Abu Bakr: Babacar. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'bah-bah-CAR').

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Origin LowArabic, Wolof

MeaningA Senegalese (Wolof) form of Abu Bakr — from Arabic, 'father of the young camel', an honored companion and first caliph; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6864 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Babacar is a Senegalese (Wolof) form of Abu Bakr — from Arabic, 'father of the young camel' — an honored companion of the Prophet and the first caliph of Islam (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name (said 'bah-bah-CAR'; nickname Baba).

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese families. Rare, a-Senegalese-Abu-Bakr at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Abu Bakr means 'father of the young camel' in Arabic (the first caliph and a close companion of the Prophet) — Babacar is the Senegalese Wolof form, crisp and cultural (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'bah-bah-CAR').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Babacar — routes layered

Variations

BabakarBoubacar

Nicknames

Baba

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Arabic West-african Wolof

If you like Babacar…

Boubacar— a fellow Senegalese form

Ousmane— a companion Senegalese Muslim boys' name

Mamadou— another West African Muslim boys' name

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Omar— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Babacar?

Babacar is pronounced bah-bah-CAR (/ˌbɑ.bɑˈkɑr/). Press play above to hear Babacar said aloud.

How do you say Babacar?

Babacar is said bah-bah-CAR (/ˌbɑ.bɑˈkɑr/). Press play above to hear Babacar said aloud.

What does the name Babacar mean?

Babacar is a Senegalese form of Abu Bakr — Arabic 'father of the young camel'; the routes are layered.

Is Babacar a boy or girl name?

Babacar is a boy's name.

How popular is Babacar?

Babacar is a rare name in the U.S.