Baba
Meaning of Baba
The name Baba is a male name with origins in various cultures. It is pronounced as BAH-bah (/ˈbɑːbɑː/). This name has associations with different meanings and connotations depending on the cultural context. In some African cultures, Baba means "father" or "patriarch," symbolizing strength and wisdom. In other cultures, it may represent endearment or be used as a term of affection for a beloved elder. The popularity of the name Baba has fluctuated over the years in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 7 newborns per year. Variations of this name include Babette.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as BAH-bah (/ˈbɑːbɑː/)
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Similar Names to Baba
Notable People Named Baba
| Baba Hari Dass was an Indian yoga master, silent monk, temple builder, and commentator of Indian scriptural traditions. |
| Baba Amte, an Indian social worker and activist, dedicated his life to rehabilitating and empowering people with leprosy, earning him several prestigious awards and the nickname "the modern Gandhi of India." |
| Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic and healer, was known for her alleged ability to foresee the future despite being blind since childhood. |
| Baba Deep Singh is a revered martyr in Sikhism known for his sacrifice and devotion to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. |
| Baba Kalyani - Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani is an Indian billionaire businessman and former chairman of Bharat Forge, a leading forgings manufacturer. |
| Baba Buddha was a prominent figure in the early days of Sikhism. |
| Sepoy/Honorary Captain Baba Harbhajan Singh was an Indian Army soldier known for reportedly serving the army even after his death and has a dedicated temple in East Sikkim. |
| Babatunde Omidina, also known as Baba Suwe, was a well-known Nigerian actor and comedian. |
| Babá Ken Okulolo is a Nigerian bassist and bandleader known for his work with King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, and Victor Olaiya, and for leading multiple bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
| Baba Indrajith is an Indian cricketer known for his right-hand batting and legbreak bowling, who plays for the Tamil Nadu cricket team. |
| Baba Aparajith is an Indian cricketer known for his all-rounder skills, playing for Tamil Nadu in first-class cricket and representing the India Under-19 team in the 2012 World Cup. |
| Baba Sy was the first African world champion in international draughts. |
| Baba Hyder Vali of Mulbagal - Syed Shah Baba Hayder e Safdar Husayni Suhrawardi was a 12th-century Sufi saint of the Suhrawardi order, with his mausoleum located in Mulbagal, Kolar District, Karnataka. |
| Baba Fasiuddin is an Indian politician who served as the First Deputy Mayor of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation from 2014 to 2020. |
| Baba Kuhi of Shiraz was a 10th- and 11th-century Persian Sufi mystic who had encounters with notable figures such as the Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi and the well-known Sufi Abū ʿAbdallāh Moḥammad. |
