Gujarati · Family & People

બા

ba

Grandmother

Beginnernoun

Definition

Grandmother — and ba's theplas are the taste of home.

Example

બાના થેપલાં સૌથી સરસ.

Grandma's theplas are the best.

Etymology

'બા' (ba) is a short, affectionate term for grandmother, which likely developed from 'આમ્મા' (ammā) in earlier languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'બા' is used informally among family members, is commonly spoken, and carries a tone of affection and reverence.

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