Babita
Iberian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Babita
The name 'Babita' is a diminutive of the Spanish/Portuguese word *baba* meaning "drool" or "slobber," often used as a term of endearment for a baby or young child.
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Etymology
The name 'Babita' is a diminutive of the Spanish/Portuguese word *baba* meaning "drool" or "slobber," often used as a term of endearment for a baby or young child. It is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, with no specific religious or notable historical context beyond its affectionate, informal usage.
Babita currently ranks #9,193 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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