Unisex name
Baba name meaning
“father, dad”
Baba is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to baba, a term meaning father or dad in Malay and Betawi. Its source is a family form of address. Similar forms of address also occur in several other languages.
What does Baba mean?
Father, dad
In Indonesian: ayah, bapak
Origin and cultural usage of Baba
Baba can derive from baba, a term for father used in Malay and Betawi. Similar forms of address also occur in several other languages.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Baba
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Baba, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Baba Ngudi Suprayitno
Meaning of each word
- Baba: father, dad
- Ngudi: striving to obtain or achieve
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
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Meaning of each word
- Baba: father, dad
- Prabu: king, ruler
- Mahesa: buffalo
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Baba Prakasa
Meaning of each word
- Baba: father, dad
- Prakasa: light, bright radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Pranata: order; organizer
- Baba: father, dad
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Baba Sinathrya
Meaning of each word
- Baba: father, dad
- Sinathrya: knight, noble warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Baba: father, dad
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
- Adek: a younger sibling
How to pronounce Baba
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baba/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦧ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮘ |
Is Baba a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Baba is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Baba ranks #339 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Baba
Famous people named Baba
- Baba · b. 1969
- Baba Harianti · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Baba
What is the meaning of Baba?
Baba means father, dad. Baba can derive from baba, a term for father used in Malay and Betawi. Similar forms of address also occur in several other languages.
Is Baba a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Baba is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Baba?
Baba is of Malay origin.
How many syllables does Baba have?
Baba has 2 syllables (Ba-ba) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Baba?
Baba ranks #339 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Baba?
Some ideas: Baba Ngudi Suprayitno; Baba Prabu Mahesa; Baba Prakasa.
Famous people named Baba?
Notable people named Baba include Baba, Baba Harianti.
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