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