Father of the young camel
Aboubacar is a West African variant of the Arabic name Abu Bakr. It is historically significant as the name of the first caliph and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In many Francophone African countries, the name is a common and respected choice.
About 24 boys were named Aboubacar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of the National Assembly of Guinea
Burkinabé Olympic sprinter
Guinean professional footballer
Nigerien diplomat and politician
