Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: A Gentleman, Child, Clerk, A Native Clerk who Writes
Pronunciation: B AA B UW
Popularity Rank: #1,442
Babu is a common name in India, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'father' or 'respected man'. It is often used as a term of endearment or a respectful title for a man.
The name Babu is of Indian origin and means A Gentleman, Child, Clerk, A Native Clerk who Writes, A pet name. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Babu is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, and 80 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AA B UW
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Babu is recorded 46,179 times globally, ranking it as the 1,442th most common name worldwide.
Babu is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 14,529 occurrences, making it the 170th most popular name in the country.
In Oman, the name Babu is found among 1 in every 126 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #170 | 1 : 199 |
| United Arab Emirates | #83 | 1 : 174 |
| India | #110 | 1 : 156 |
| Oman | #56 | 1 : 126 |
| Kuwait | #45 | 1 : 147 |
| Qatar | #51 | 1 : 188 |
| Bangladesh | #163 | 1 : 240 |
| Bahrain | #56 | 1 : 186 |
| Malaysia | #1,397 | 1 : 2,048 |
| Singapore | #405 | 1 : 605 |
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