أبو بكر

Boubacar

boyWest African form of Arabic Abū Bakr

Boubacar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Abu Bakr, the first caliph”.

MeaningAbu Bakr, the first caliph
GenderBoy
OriginWest African form of Arabic Abū Bakr
Arabic spellingأبو بكر
PronunciationBOO-bah-kar
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Boubacar

Boubacar is the Fula and Mande form of Abū Bakr, written in French-style spelling across Mali, Guinea, Niger and Senegal. Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq was the closest Companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his companion in the cave during the Hijra and the first caliph. Wolof speakers say Babacar, while Nigerians write Abubakar.

Is Boubacar a Muslim name?

Yes. Boubacar is a Muslim name, the West African form of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq, the first caliph.

Where is the name Boubacar used?

Very common in Mali, Guinea, Niger, Senegal and Burkina Faso.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Boubacar mean?

Boubacar means 'Abu Bakr, the first caliph'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Abū Bakr.

Is Boubacar a Muslim name?

Yes. Boubacar is a Muslim name, the West African form of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq, the first caliph.

How do you write Boubacar in Arabic?

Boubacar is written أبو بكر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Boubacar?

Boubacar is pronounced BOO-bah-kar.

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