Baba
BAH-bah /ˈbɑ.bɑ/
"Baba" is Sheng for nickname for Raila Odinga.
Meaning
- noun nickname for Raila Odinga. A name of respect used across Kenya for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Examples
- Wafuasi wa Baba walijaa uwanja. Baba's supporters filled the stadium.
See Baba used in other entries
- Baba yangu ana shamba la mahindi.My father has a maize farm.From Shamba
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'baba' (father).
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Baba
What does Baba mean in Sheng?
"Baba" is Sheng for nickname for Raila Odinga. A name of respect used across Kenya for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
How do you use Baba in a sentence?
"Wafuasi wa Baba walijaa uwanja." means "Baba's supporters filled the stadium."
How do you pronounce Baba?
Say it BAH-bah (/ˈbɑ.bɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Baba come from?
Swahili 'baba' (father).
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