Gujarati · Family & People
પપ્પા
pappa
Dad
Beginnernoun
Definition
The everyday word for father; formally pita.
Example
પપ્પા બેંકમાં કામ કરે છે.
Dad works at a bank.
Etymology
'પપ્પા' (pappa) is likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'पितृ' (pitṛ), meaning father. It has evolved in Gujarati to denote a more informal and affectionate term for dad.
How & Where It’s Used
'પપ્પા' is commonly used in informal contexts among families and children. It is spoken rather than written, reflecting a casual register.