Bákàrè is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Yoruba community. Derived from Arabic, "Abubakar or Abubakr", the nickname of the first Caliph of Islam.[1] The 'Abu' part is dispensed with, and the 'bakar' part gets a terminal vowel according to Yoruba morphological patterns.

Bákàrè
GenderMale
Language(s)Yoruba
Origin
Word/nameNigerian
MeaningAbubakar or Abubakr, the nickname of the first Caliph of Islam.
Region of originSouth West, Nigeria

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References

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  1. ^ "Bákàrè". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.