baaba
- father. Father; a male parent or paternal figure; also used as a term of respect or in religious contexts for God the Father
Example: No rĩĩrĩ, ũramati waku wee, Baaba, (WIS 14:3) — The wooden ship mentioned in vv. 1–2 prompts a short meditation on the providence of God, who in fact has watched over boats in their dangerous courses. The wood as described in v. 7 became a favorite