Meaning ofbabain English

Noun

1. a grandmother figure; family matriarch
   The family respected their baba for her wisdom.
2. an elderly woman from eastern Europe
   In some eastern European cultures, an elderly woman is called a baba.
3. a father figure (in Indian or Chinese culture)
   In Indian culture, a baba can refer to a father figure or a spiritual leader.
4. a holy man; spiritual leader
   The village sought guidance from the holy baba who lived on the mountain.
5. a sweet cake soaked in syrup; dessert
   The bakery sold a delicious baba cake with a sweet and sticky syrup.