أبو بكر

Abubakari

boyGhanaian/Swahili form of Arabic Abu Bakr

Abubakari is a Muslim boy name meaning “Form of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph”.

MeaningForm of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph
GenderBoy
OriginGhanaian/Swahili form of Arabic Abu Bakr
Arabic spellingأبو بكر
Pronunciationah-boo-bah-KAH-ree
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abubakari

Abubakari is a form of Abū Bakr with a final -i, used in northern Ghana and on the Swahili coast. It honours Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq, the first Caliph. The name is also familiar from Abubakari II, the Mali emperor who, according to tradition, set out across the Atlantic before Mansa Musa's reign.

Is Abubakari a Muslim name?

Yes. Abubakari is a Muslim name, a regional form of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq.

Where is the name Abubakari used?

Used in Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya.

Gifts with the name Abubakari

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Abubakari

Read more

More boy names like Abubakari

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abubakari mean?

Abubakari means 'Form of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph'. It comes from Ghanaian/Swahili form of Arabic Abu Bakr.

Is Abubakari a Muslim name?

Yes. Abubakari is a Muslim name, a regional form of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq.

How do you write Abubakari in Arabic?

Abubakari is written أبو بكر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abubakari?

Abubakari is pronounced ah-boo-bah-KAH-ree.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.