![Wordup](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/PublicPics/logoFinal.webp)
Baba
Family Affection![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used to express affection or respect for one's father, often in informal settings. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/hBWfwuSfGiludAkW1aZDVm35CI.webp)
Cultural Variation![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Meaning can vary; in Turkish, it's 'father', while in Swahili, it can mean 'baby'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/knq4FRdajxWzFvcRIvwuIDrb4o.webp)
Emotional Tone![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Often carries a warm, loving connotation when referring to one's father. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/3bxqzgq0EcCyNfKw8B9fFJYoHEQ.webp)