Babar
Gender
masculine
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Meaning & Etymology
Babar (Urdu: بابر), also spelled as Baber, Babur, and Babor, is a male given name of Persian origin, widely used in Pakistan. The name is derived from the Persian word 'babr' (Persian: ببر), meaning "tiger". It shares a connotation with the Arabic name 'Nimr' (Arabic: نَمِر), which also means "tiger". The name has historical significance and is associated with strength and leadership, particularly due to its connection with the Mughal Empire's founder, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur.
Etymology
Original Form:
بابر (Urdu)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Persian 'babr' (ببر), meaning "tiger", and was borrowed into Turkic languages. Some scholars suggest an alternate derivation from the Proto-Indo-European word for "beaver", d...
Source:
Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and Turkic languages of Central Asia