Find out how popular the first name Baber has been for the last 1 years (from 1987 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Baber by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Baber is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Baber.

The history of the first name Baber

The name Baber is of Persian origin, derived from the word "babr," which means "tiger" or "panther." It is believed to have originated in the 15th century during the reign of the Timurid dynasty, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and modern-day Iran.

Baber was the name of the famous Mughal emperor Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Baber, who founded the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. Born in 1483 in Fergana (present-day Uzbekistan), Baber conquered large parts of northern India and established the Mughal dynasty, which ruled over the region for over three centuries. His autobiography, the "Baburnama," is considered a literary masterpiece and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the time.

In Islamic tradition, the name Baber is sometimes associated with the Arabic word "bahr," which means "sea" or "ocean." This connection is believed to be derived from the Persian word "babr," which can also refer to the strength and power of the sea or ocean.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baber can be found in the writings of the Persian poet and scholar Jami (1414-1492), who mentions a person named Baber in one of his works. Another notable historical figure with the name Baber was Baber al-Munshi (1542-1585), a Persian historian and author who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Over the centuries, the name Baber has been borne by several other prominent individuals, including:

1. Baber Khan (1665-1721), a Mughal military leader and governor of Kashmir.
2. Baber Mirza (1810-1877), a Mughal prince and son of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar.
3. Baber Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1853-1901), a Nepali prime minister and military leader.
4. Baber Khan Chughtai (1897-1963), a renowned Pakistani painter and calligrapher.
5. Baber Zaheer (1932-2022), a Pakistani cricketer who played Test cricket for the Pakistani national team.

While the name Baber remains relatively uncommon in modern times, it continues to hold cultural and historical significance, particularly in parts of South Asia and Central Asia, where it is associated with the legacy of the Mughal Empire and the rich Persian literary and artistic traditions.

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