TheNameDBBabka
DescriptiveMeaning
A diminutive form meaning 'grandmother' or derived from the word for an old woman.
Etymology
The surname derives from Slavic babka, a diminutive of baba (grandmother or old woman). This reflects a common Slavic naming pattern using familial or descriptive terms.
About the Babka Surname
A Slavic surname with roots in familial descriptive terminology. The name is particularly prevalent in Polish and Ukrainian communities.
Distribution
Common in Poland, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown