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Babacar
How to Pronounce Babacar
Pronounced bah-bah-CAR /ΛbΙ.bΙΛkΙr/Medium
Meaning: A Senegalese (Wolof) form of Abu Bakr β from Arabic, 'father of the young camel', an honored companion and first caliph; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Babacar is a Senegalese (Wolof) form of Abu Bakr β from Arabic, 'father of the young camel' β 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.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Babacar mean?
Babacar is a Senegalese form of Abu Bakr β Arabic 'father of the young camel'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Babacar?
It's said bah-bah-CAR /ΛbΙ.bΙΛkΙr/ β three syllables, stress on the last.
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.