Gujarati · Family & People
dada
Grandfather (paternal)
Your father's father; the mother's father is nana.
દાદા વાર્તા કહે છે.
Grandpa tells stories.
'દાદા' (dada) comes from the Sanskrit word 'दादा' (dādā), which means elder brother or grandfather. It emphasizes respect and kinship.
'દાદા' is used informally within the family, and its usage is primarily spoken. In some regions, it can refer to any elder male figure.