AbÅ« Bakr as-SiddÄ«q (Arabic: ابو بكر الصديق)(c. 573–August 23 634/13 AH) was a companion of and the first Muslim ruler after Muhammad (632–634). Sunnis regard him as his rightful successor (caliph) and the first of four righteous Caliphs (Rashidun). The Shi'a believe he violated Muhammad's direct orders and orchestrated a coup d'état.
Abu Bakr, also known as Abubakari I or Manding Bory, was the fifth mansa (king) of the Mali Empire, reigning from 1275 to 1285.
Abu Bakr is a male Arabic given name that means "Father of Camel", after the nickname of Abu Bakr, the first Sunni Caliph.