Boy name
Babür name meaning
“tiger; powerful predatory animal”
Babür means “tiger” or “powerful predatory animal.” It is connected with Persian babr, meaning tiger, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The historical ruler Babur provides a direct association, while his memoir, the Baburnama, links the name with both history and autobiographical writing.
What does Babür mean?
Tiger; powerful predatory animal
In Turkish: kaplan; güçlü yırtıcı hayvan
Babür draws on the tiger’s strength and imposing appearance. Its central historical association is Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire in India and author of memoirs in Chagatai Turkish, connecting the name both with dynastic history and with an important work of Turkic literature.
Origin of the name Babür
Babür is associated with Persian babr, meaning tiger. Its Turkish form is established through the name of the historical ruler Babur.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Babür in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
Double names with Babür
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Babür Dilaver
Meaning of each name
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
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Hüsrev Babür
Meaning of each name
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
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Babür Ilgaz
Meaning of each name
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
- Ilgaz: a name recalling the Ilgaz Mountains
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Ohannes Babür
Meaning of each name
- Ohannes: God has shown favor
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
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Babür Temmuz
Meaning of each name
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
- Temmuz: the seventh month; midsummer
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Hayati Babür
Meaning of each name
- Hayati: relating to life; vital
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
How to pronounce Babür
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /babyɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بابر |
Is Babür a boy’s name?
Yes, Babür is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Babür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Babur
Names that sound like Babür
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Babür
- Babür Ünsal · b. 1925
- Babür Tongur · b. 1955
- Babür Ünsal · b. 1926
FAQ about the name Babür
What is the meaning of Babür?
Babür means “tiger; powerful predatory animal”. Babür is associated with Persian babr, meaning tiger. Its Turkish form is established through the name of the historical ruler Babur.
Is Babür a boy’s name?
Yes, Babür is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male.
Is Babür in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Babür nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Babür?
Babür is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Babür have?
Babür has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Babür?
Babür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Babür?
Other spellings: Babur.
What names go well with Babür?
Some ideas: Babür Dilaver; Hüsrev Babür; Babür Ilgaz.
Famous people named Babür?
Notable people named Babür include Babür Ünsal, Babür Tongur, Babür Ünsal.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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