Abubakari
Abubakari is a Muslim boy name meaning “Form of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph”.
| Meaning | Form of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Ghanaian/Swahili form of Arabic Abu Bakr |
| Arabic spelling | أبو بكر |
| Pronunciation | ah-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.
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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.