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What is the meaning of the name Babar?
What is the meaning of the name Babar?
- Leopard
- Tiger (correct)
- Cheetah
- Lion
Which language does the name 'Babar' have its origins in?
Which language does the name 'Babar' have its origins in?
- Arabic and Turkish
- Russian and Turkic
- Pashto and Persian (correct)
- Urdu and Sanskrit
Who was the most famous bearer of the name Babur?
Who was the most famous bearer of the name Babur?
- Akbar Babur
- Sultan Babur
- Raj Babur
- Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur (correct)
What does the Arabic name 'Nimr' mean?
What does the Arabic name 'Nimr' mean?
What did Thackston argue as an alternate derivation of the name 'Babar'?
What did Thackston argue as an alternate derivation of the name 'Babar'?
Flashcards
Meaning of 'Babar'
Meaning of 'Babar'
The name 'Babar' means 'tiger'.
Origin of 'Babar'
Origin of 'Babar'
The name 'Babar' originates from the Pashto and Persian languages.
Famous Babur
Famous Babur
Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur
Meaning of 'Nimr'
Meaning of 'Nimr'
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Thackston's 'Babar' Derivation
Thackston's 'Babar' Derivation
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Study Notes
Meaning and Origin of the Name Babar
- The name Babar means "tiger" in Persian.
- Babar has its origins in the Persian language.
Notable Historical Figure
- The most famous bearer of the name Babar is Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
Name Derivation in Arabic
- In Arabic, the name 'Nimr' translates to "tiger."
Alternate Theories on Name Derivation
- Thackston proposed an alternate derivation of the name 'Babar,' suggesting possible connections to the Arabic root meaning "to distinguish" or "to separate."
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