Meaning
father, paternal grandfather
Origin
Baba is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (AL, BR, DZ, EG, FR, GH, HU, IN, IT, MA, MU, NG, PT, SA, TR).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- masculine
- religious
- warm
- cultural
Famous people named Baba
- Babá de Oxalá (Yoruba-Brazilian religious figure)
- Baba Vanga (folklore figure)
- Baba Yaga (Slavic folklore, though name may have been borrowed from Arabic via Persian)
- Baba of Akwamu
- Bába Magda (Hungarian actress)
- Baba Vedyayin
Variations
Bou, Bab, Babaa, Bobo, Babak, Babayi, Baba Yara, Babaji, Babu, Babajide, Babatunde, Baban
Popularity
Baba appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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