Indian name meaning
Babar
♂ BoyBa·bar · 2 syllables
A lion; brave
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Baber
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| B | a | b | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 8. So Babar carries the name number 8.
About the name Babar
Babar is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lion; brave.”
Spoken aloud it is Ba·bar — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Baber; both spellings are the same name. Babar is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Babar mean?
Babar means “A lion; brave.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Babar a boy or a girl name?
Babar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Babar?
Babar is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Babar?
Babar has 2 syllables and is said as Ba·bar.
What are the other spellings of Babar?
Babar is also commonly spelled Baber. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Babar?
In the Chaldean system, Babar has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Babar a common name in India?
Babar appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Babar?
For a sister to Babar, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Banu, Begum, Bulbul or Kohinoor all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Babar?
Akbar, Ambar, Dilbar or Digambar share Babar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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