The name Babak originates from Middle Persian 𐭯𐭠𐭯𐭪𐭩 (Papak), meaning 'little father'. It carries a historical significance as it was the name of the father of Ardashir, the founder of the Sasanian Empire in Persia. The name also symbolizes resistance and leadership, as it was borne by the 9th-century resistance leader Babak Khorramdin.