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Meaning

Capital of Azerbaijan; Windy city

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ¨Ψ§ΩƒΩˆ
Urdu باکو
Persian باکو
Turkish BakΓΌ
Bengali বাকু
Pashto باکو

Alternate Spellings

The name Baku is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Capital of Azerbaijan; Windy city', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Baku, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea.

Notable Historical Usage

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan on the Caspian shore; its walled old city with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a World Heritage site. The origin of the name is disputed.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.