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    Baba

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Baba

    Baba

    Girl
    african
    2 syllables

    Baba is an african girl's name meaning "This West African name is traditionally given to a female child who was born on a Thursday.".

    Parents who choose Baba pick a girl name from the african tradition, meaning "This West African name is traditionally given to a female child who was born on a Thursday.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    african
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    This West African name is traditionally given to a female child who was born on a Thursday.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Baba

    Very rare in US records

    What does Baba mean?

    Baba is a girl name of african origin meaning "This West African name is traditionally given to a female child who was born on a Thursday.".

    Is Baba a rare name?

    Yes. Baba does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Baba

    AmareJabariKwameKatoSekouKofi

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    Names with a similar meaning to Baba

    Baba means "This West African name is traditionally given to a female child who was born on a Thursday." — these names share that spirit.

    • Evelyn — "Wished for child, life" (english)
    • Jonathan — "God has given" (hebrew)

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