In many languages, "Baba" is a term of endearment for "father" or "grandfather":
* Arabic: بابا (bāba)
* Turkish: Baba
* Persian: بابا (bābā)
* Russian: Баба (baba)
* Bulgarian: Баба (baba)
* Hindi: बाबा (bābā)
* Urdu: بابا (bābā)
* Swahili: Baba
* Hebrew: אבא (abba)
* Yiddish: באָבאַ (bobe)
In some languages, "Baba" can also refer to a "grandmother":
* Russian: Баба (baba)
* Bulgarian: Баба (baba)
In some contexts, "Baba" can be used as a slang term for "old man" or "old woman":
* English (slang): Baba (used to refer to an elderly person, often jokingly)
Other meanings of "Baba":
* In the Indian subcontinent, "Baba" can refer to a spiritual leader or a respected elder.
* "Baba" can be a part of a place name, such as Baba Yaga (a figure in Slavic folklore).
To determine the correct translation of "Baba," it is essential to consider the context in which it is used.