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What is the reason behind Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) being given the kunya (agnomen) "Abu Bakr"? And was there anyone among his children or family named Bakr?

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The kunya "Abu Bakr" became famous for Al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, and he loved it. It is permissible and even recommended, even if the person given the kunya does not have a child bearing the name. It is not necessary for theya to be named after one of the person's children, and Abu Bakr did not have a son named Bakr.

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