Baba
Encyclopedia
Geography
- Baba, Masovian VoivodeshipBaba, Masovian VoivodeshipBaba is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Łyse, within Ostrołęka County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. It lies approximately south of Łyse, north of Ostrołęka, and north of Warsaw.-References:...
(east-central Poland) - Baba, Mogilno CountyBaba, Mogilno CountyBaba is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Mogilno, within Mogilno County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-central Poland.-References:...
in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (north-central Poland) - Baba, Rypin CountyBaba, Rypin CountyBaba is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Skrwilno, within Rypin County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-central Poland. It lies approximately south-west of Skrwilno, south-east of Rypin, and east of Toruń.-References:...
in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (north-central Poland) - Baba, Greater Poland VoivodeshipBaba, Greater Poland VoivodeshipBaba is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzykosy, within Środa Wielkopolska County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, in west-central Poland.-References:...
(west-central Poland) - Baba Mountain, Macedonia
- Baba Mountain, Serbia, a mountain in Serbia
- Baba mountain range, also known as Koh-i-Baba, in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan
- Baba BudangiriBaba BudangiriDattagiri / Baba Budangiri is a mountain in the Dattagiri Hill Range / Baba Budan Giri Range of the Western Ghats of India...
, a mountain and eponymous range in the Western Ghats of India - Cape BabaCape BabaCape Baba , is the westernmost point of Anatolian part of Turkey, making it the westernmost point of whole Asia. There is a lighthouse at Cape Baba. It was called Cape Lectum in classical times.-External links:*...
, a cape in Turkey - Baba CantonBaba CantonBaba Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Los Ríos Province. Its capital is the town of Baba. Its population at the 2001 census was 35,185....
, a canton in Los Ríos Province, Ecuador - Baba, a village in HoreaHorea, AlbaHorea is a commune located in Alba County, Romania. It has a population of 2,371, and is composed of fifteen villages: Baba, Buteşti, Dârleşti, Fericet, Giurgiuţ, Horea, Mănceşti, Mătişeşti, Niculeşti, Pătruşeşti, Petreasa, Preluca, Teiu, Trifeşti and Zânzeşti.-References:...
Commune, Alba County, Romania - Baba , a village in CoroieniCoroieniCoroieni is a commune in Maramureş County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Baba, Coroieni, Dealu Mare, Drăghia and Vălenii Lăpuşului....
Commune, Maramureş County, Romania - Baba River (Ghelinţa)Baba River (Ghelinta)The Baba River is a tributary of the Ghelinţa Mare River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...
, Romania - Baba River (Putna)Baba River (Putna)The Baba River is a tributary of the Putna River in Romania.-References:* Administraţia Naţională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - Bucureşti* Institutul de Meteorologie şi Hidrologie - Rîurile României - Bucureşti 1971...
, Romania - Baba River (Macedonia), in the Republic of Macedonia, noted for Kolešino WaterfallKolešino WaterfallKoleshino Waterfall is located above the village of Kolešino in the Municipality of Novo Selo in the southeastern region of the Republic of Macedonia.Flowing from the Baba River, the waterfall is found at an elevation of 610 metres on the Belasica Mountain...
People
- Baba (name), people with the given and surname
- Baba (honorific)Baba (honorific)Baba is a Persian honorific term used in several Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. It is used as a mark of respect to refer to Sufi saints....
, an honorific used in several South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures
Folklore
- Baba (goddess) or Bau, a Sumerian goddess depicted with the head of a dog
- Baba (Egyptian god) or Babi, an Egyptian god in the shape of a baboon
Films
- BàbaBaba- Geography :* Baba, Masovian Voivodeship * Baba, Mogilno County in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship * Baba, Rypin County in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship...
or Father, a Chinese film - Baba (2002 film)Baba (2002 film)Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan...
, a 2002 Tamil film - Bába (2008 film)Bába (2008 film)Bába is a 2008 Czech short drama film directed by Zuzana Kirchnerová. It won the 1st Prize in the Cinéfondation section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival....
, a 2008 short Czech film
Other uses
- Baba (nickname)Baba (nickname)Baba is a common Ukrainian and other Slavic languages nickname for grandmother. It is also used as a nickname for father in countries from the Eastern-Mediterranean to the Far-East. The simple phonetic makeup of Baba is not overlooked by babies, who have been known to utter Baba as their first...
, meaning father in Indian(Marathi/Maharastra), Middle Eastern, and African cultures & grandmother in Ukrainian, Macedonian and other Slavic languages - Baba (Alevism)Baba (Alevism)-List of Notable Babas:* Arabati Baba Teḱe* Demir Baba Teke* Gül Baba* Otman Baba...
, an Alevi religious leader - BabáBaba- Geography :* Baba, Masovian Voivodeship * Baba, Mogilno County in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship * Baba, Rypin County in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship...
, Brazilian politician - Baba (cake) or Babka, a Polish yeast cake
- Baba (yacht)Baba (yacht)-Baba Sailing Boats:The range of Baba cruising yachts includes the Baba 30, Baba 35 and the Baba 40. The number represents the length, on deck, in feet. These yachts were designed by Robert Perry and built by Ta Shing Yacht Building Company, Ltd. in Tainan, Taiwan from 1978 through 1985...
, a line of yachts built in Taiwan - Baba (Pillow Pal), a Pillow Pal lamb made by Ty, Inc.
- Baba (The Kite Runner), a character in The Kite Runner media
- Baba (Dragon Ball), a character in Dragon Ball media
- Baba (F-Zero), a character in the F-Zero universe
- PaopiPaopiPaopi , also known as Baba, is the second month of the Coptic calendar. It lies between October 11 and November 9 of the Gregorian calendar...
or Baba, the second month of the Coptic calendar - Baba, a character in Redbeard comics
- "Baba", a song by Alanis Morissette from Supposed Former Infatuation JunkieSupposed Former Infatuation JunkieSupposed Former Infatuation Junkie is the fourth album and second internationally released album by singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, released by Maverick Records in the United States on November 3, 1998...
See also
- Babaji (disambiguation)
- Bhabha (disambiguation)
- Babai (disambiguation)
- Babar (disambiguation)
- Babu (disambiguation)
- Ali BabaAli BabaAli Baba is a fictional character from medieval Arabic literature. He is described in the adventure tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves...
, a character in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves - Baba clan (disambiguation)
- Baba O'RileyBaba O'Riley"Baba O'Riley" is a song written by Pete Townshend for the English rock band The Who. Roger Daltrey sings most of the song, with Pete Townshend singing the middle eight: "Don't cry/don't raise your eye/it's only teenaged wasteland"...
, a song by The Who - Baba YagaBaba YagaBaba Yaga or Baba Roga is a haggish or witchlike character in Slavic folklore. She flies around on a giant pestle, kidnaps small children, and lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs...
, a witch-like character in Slavic folklore - Gül Baba (operetta)Gül Baba (operetta)Gül Baba is an operetta by Jenő Huszka in three acts. It was premiered on December 6, 1905, at Király Színház in Budapest, Hungary. The story is set in the 17th century Turkish invasion of Hungary. The libretto is by Ferenc Martos. - Act I :...
, an operetta by Jenő Huszka - Standing BabaStanding BabaA Standing Baba, or Khareshwari, is a Hindu who has vowed to stand, not sitting or lying down even to sleep. The vow is a form of Hindu Tapa , a self-inflicted corporal punishment intended to help bring spiritual enlightenment. Khareshwari are primarily found in India, but are not limited to that...
, a Hindu who has vowed to stand - Baba YetuBaba Yetu"Baba Yetu" is a song by composer Christopher Tin.While 'Baba Yetu' is the opening track on Tin's debut album, "Calling All Dawns", the song was originally created to serve as the theme song for the video game Civilization IV...
, Lord's Prayer and song by Christopher Tin - Baba ghanoushBaba ghanoushBaba ghanoush, baba ganush, baba ghannouj or baba ghannoug is a Levantine dish of aubergine mashed and mixed with virgin olive oil and various seasonings. A popular preparation method is for the eggplant to be baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft and has a...
, a Middle Eastern eggplant dish - Rum babaRum babaA rum baba or baba au rhum is a small yeast cake saturated in liquor, usually rum, and sometimes filled with whipped cream or pastry cream...
, a cake saturated in rum - Guru Nanak or Baba Nanak, the universal enlightener