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Boubacar

“Noble; father of a young camel”

BOO-bah-kar

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Origin

Fulani

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

BOO-bah-kar

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

The Fulani form of Abu Bakr, reflecting the Islamic heritage that is central to Fulani identity across the Sahel.

Variants & Spellings

BubacarrBoubou

Related Names

Adama

Noble; beautiful

Samba

Second-born son

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