Where does “ibu bapa” come from?
ibu bapa (Malay) comes from Malay bapa, from Kawi bapa, from Proto-Dravidian appa — father; A respectful term of address to a man.
ibu bapa (Malay): parent
Definitions
- parent
Ancestry of “ibu bapa”, step by step
ibu bapa 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 Malay ibu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | ibu | mother; ma'am, missus; you |