Variant of Boubacar (young camel)
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Buba
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Buba.
Primary meaning
Short form of Bubacar (young camel)
Pronunciation: BOO-bah
Profile summary
West African short form of Bubacar (from Abu Bakr). Also a nickname in English meaning 'brother.' Used in Senegal and Gambia. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Bubacar (young camel). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BOO-bah. It is listed alongside the related form Boubacar. Buba appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Buba is currently cataloged under West african (wolof) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Bubacar (young camel).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under West african (wolof) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Buba is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Boubacar. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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