Gender: Unisex
Origin: Nigerian
Meaning: Elder One, Grandfather
Pronunciation: D AA D AA
Popularity Rank: #4,135
Derived from Yoruba word meaning 'curly hair'. It is often used as a term of endearment for a father or grandfather.
The name Dada is of Nigerian origin and means Elder One, Grandfather. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Dada is commonly found in Nigeria, France, Algeria, and 86 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AA D AA
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
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At NamesLook, the name Dada is recorded 14,607 times globally, ranking it as the 4,135th most common name worldwide.
Dada is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,792 occurrences, making it the 498th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Dada is found among 1 in every 402 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #498 | 1 : 415 |
| France | #1,419 | 1 : 852 |
| Algeria | #1,087 | 1 : 1,053 |
| Morocco | #1,387 | 1 : 1,005 |
| Egypt | #3,302 | 1 : 2,456 |
| Italy | #2,220 | 1 : 1,381 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,833 | 1 : 3,940 |
| India | #1,510 | 1 : 1,828 |
| United States of America | #5,700 | 1 : 4,287 |
| Cameroon | #675 | 1 : 1,017 |
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