Gender Masculine
Usage Arabic
Scripts أبو بكر(Arabic)
Pronounced Pron. a-boo-BAKR  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Combination of Abu and Bakr. Abu Bakr was a companion and father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first caliph of the Muslim world. His name was in fact a kunya (a nickname) formed using Abu; his real name was Abd Allah. Shia Muslims hold a more negative view of Abu Bakr, hence this name is more widely used among Sunnis.

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Other Languages & CulturesAbubakar(Fula) Abubakar, Bukar(Hausa) Ebu Bekir, Ebubekir(Turkish) Aboubacar, Boubacar(Western African)

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Entry updated November 16, 2019