What origin is the name Babu?

Babu comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Babu a popular name?

Babu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Babu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Babu?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Babu — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Babu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Babu

Babu

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Babu is an arabic boy's name meaning "In the context of ancient Egyptian mythology and Arabic traditions, this name is identified as Osiris's firstborn son. It denotes a position of primary inheritance.".

Parents who choose Babu pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "In the context of ancient Egyptian mythology and Arabic traditions, this name is identified as Osiris's firstborn son. It denotes a position of primary inheritance.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In the context of ancient Egyptian mythology and Arabic traditions, this name is identified as Osiris's firstborn son. It denotes a position of primary inheritance.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Babu

Very rare in US records

What does Babu mean?

Babu is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "In the context of ancient Egyptian mythology and Arabic traditions, this name is identified as Osiris's firstborn son. It denotes a position of primary inheritance.".