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Abubakar

“Noble; father of a young camel”

ah-boo-BAH-kar

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Origin

Hausa

Language

Afro-Asiatic

Pronunciation

ah-boo-BAH-kar

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

Named after the first Caliph of Islam, this is among the most respected names in Hausa-Fulani society.

Variants & Spellings

Abu BakrAbubacarr

Notable People

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, first Prime Minister of Nigeria

Related Names

Abdullahi

Servant of God

Aminu

Trustworthy; faithful

Ibrahim

Father of nations

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