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      Meaning of the first name Baba

      Origin

      African

      Meaning

      Born on Thursday

      Variations

      Babak, Babar, Baback
      The name Baba has its origins in Africa and is derived from the local languages and cultures of the region. In these cultures, names often carry significant meaning, reflecting important aspects of an individual's identity, such as birth order, family lineage, or even the day of the week they were born. Baba specifically translates to Born on Thursday, highlighting the significance of the day of the week as a naming convention in some African societies. This name exemplifies the practice of bestowing names based on the day a child enters the world, symbolizing a connection to the celestial cycles and the cultural importance of certain days.

      In history, the name Baba has been used to identify individuals within African communities, emphasizing their birth on a Thursday and referencing the cultural context from which they originate. This cultural naming practice continues to be prevalent in many African countries today, where individuals are still given names that reflect their birth order or the day they were born. In modern-day usage, the name Baba can be found in African communities across the world as a testament to the cultural heritage and the significance placed on individual identities, embodying the rich traditions and beliefs that continue to shape the African people and their descendants. Whether used as a given name or a nickname, Baba represents the enduring connection to a profound African heritage.

      Based on our records...

      Isaac

      Isaac

      This is the most common surname associated with Baba.
      David

      David

      This is the most common name of those married to a Baba.
      Anna

      Anna

      This is the most common name for a child of a Baba.
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      1902 is when there were the most people born with the first name Baba.

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