Find out how popular the first name Bakar has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bakar by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bakar.

The history of the first name Bakar

The given name Bakar is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East. It is believed to have originated in the 7th century CE during the rise of Islam and the Arab conquests.

Bakar is derived from the Arabic root word "b-k-r," which means "to precede" or "to be early." It is closely related to the word "bakr," which means "virgin" or "first-born." The name Bakar is often interpreted to mean "the first," "the beginning," or "the one who comes first."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bakar can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), verse 67, the name Bakar is mentioned in reference to a sacrificial cow.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bakar. One of the most prominent figures was Abu Bakr (573-634 CE), who was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate after the Prophet's death.

Another notable figure was Bakar ibn Laith (770-861 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Abbasid era. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his expertise in various fields, including theology and jurisprudence.

In the 12th century, Bakar al-Dimashqi (1105-1175 CE) was a prominent Arab geographer and traveler. He is best known for his comprehensive work, "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa'l-Bahr" (The Cream of the Age Concerning the Marvels of the Land and Sea), which provided valuable insights into the geography and cultures of the regions he visited.

During the Ottoman period, Bakar Pasha (1515-1589 CE) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander. He served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the conquest of Yemen and the expansion of Ottoman territories.

In more recent times, Bakar Bin Amin (1925-2009) was a prominent Malaysian politician and activist. He was a key figure in the struggle for Malaysian independence and served as the President of the Pan-Malayan Islamic Party (PAS) from 1983 to 1989.

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