Gujarati · Family & People

દાદા

dada

Grandfather (paternal)

Beginnernoun

Definition

Your father's father; the mother's father is nana.

Example

દાદા વાર્તા કહે છે.

Grandpa tells stories.

Etymology

'દાદા' (dada) comes from the Sanskrit word 'दादा' (dādā), which means elder brother or grandfather. It emphasizes respect and kinship.

How & Where It’s Used

'દાદા' is used informally within the family, and its usage is primarily spoken. In some regions, it can refer to any elder male figure.

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