Abubakar is an Arabic masculine given name that means 'Father of the Son'. It is derived from the Arabic words 'ab', meaning 'father', and 'abuka', meaning 'your son'. The name has a rich history, as it was borne by several prominent historical figures, including Abū Bakr ibn Qutayba, a renowned Arab historian, and Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq, the first caliph of Islam. In many Muslim communities, especially those of West African descent, Abubakar is considered a respected and honorable name.
The name Abubacar experienced a dip in popularity with only 6 births recorded in 2011, after reaching a higher number of 8 births in the previous year, 2009. Overall, there were 14 babies named Abubacar born over these two years combined.