Papa - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Papa

PAH-pah'PAH-pah'2 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
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MEANING

PopeFather

ORIGIN

Latin

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Latin 'papa' meaning 'bishop, pope, father'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Italian culture, 'papa' is a term of endearment for father and also refers to the Pope.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in religious contexts to refer to the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

🇫🇷French
Soft

MEANING

Father

ORIGIN

Latin

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Latin 'papa' meaning 'bishop, pope, father'

CULTURAL NOTES

Used informally in French-speaking cultures as an affectionate term for one's father.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in familial settings throughout French history.

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