Babar

Babar is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “tiger.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2006.

Babar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“tiger”

About the name Babar

Babar belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “tiger” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Babar does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Babar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2357 in 1996
Babies named Babar in 2006
3
Total since 1996
21

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Babar mean?

Babar means “tiger” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Babar a boy or girl name?

Babar is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2006.

What origin is the name Babar?

Babar comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Babar?

In England & Wales, Babar was given to 3 babies in 2006 and 21 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

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