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Babir

Boy's nameFars mənşəli

Leopard, tiger; a boy's name of Persian origin meaning strong, powerful, brave.

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Name meaning and origin

Babir is a boy name of Persian origin. The root of the name is "bəbr": an Persian word meaning leopard, tiger. This word came from the medieval Persian language and, in close forms in modern Persian, Urdu and a number of Turkic languages, also denotes the same animal. It is likely that the name originally arose from a naming tradition based on totemism: identifying a brave, strong warrior with a predatory animal is an ancient feature of the culture.

In modern usage, the name Babir carries shades of 'strong, mighty, brave'. Given to a child with the wish for courage and fearlessness akin to a leopard, this name is rare yet well-known in Azerbaijan. Throughout history, the root 'babr/babur', which formed part of various ruler and warrior titles in the Persian-Turkic cultural space, shows that the name has a deep-rooted past.

Name details

Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Fars mənşəli
Letter count
5
Appears in the Quran
No

Frequently asked questions

The most asked questions about this name.

  • What is the meaning of the name Babir?

    Babir comes from the word "babr" (leopard, tiger) in Persian; it is used to mean "strong, powerful, brave".
  • Is Babir a boy name or a girl name?

    Babir is a boy name.
  • What is the origin of the name Babir?

    Babir is a name of Persian origin; its root is the word "babr" (tiger) in medieval Persian.
  • Is the name Babir mentioned in the Quran?

    No, the name Babir is not mentioned in the Quran.
  • How many letters does the name Babir consist of?

    The name Babir is 5 letters long.