Where does “baba” come from?
baba (Malay) comes from Malay bapa, from Kawi bapa, from Proto-Dravidian appa — father; A respectful term of address to a man.
baba (Malay): father
Definitions
- father
Ancestry of “baba”, step by step
baba traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Malay bapa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | bapa | father; mister, sir; God, the father of Creation |
| 2 | Kawi | bapa | — |
| 3 | Proto-Dravidian | appa | father; A respectful term of address to a man |
via Persian بابا
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persian | بابا | dad, daddy, father; grandfather; fellow |