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Babu is an Indian name that derives from the Sanskrit word bahu, meaning 'son of.' Babu is also a Hindi word meaning 'grandfather.' The name may also be derived from the Arabic word bab, meaning 'father.'



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Babu is an Indian name that derives from the Sanskrit word bahu, meaning 'son of.' Babu is also a Hindi word meaning 'grandfather.' The name may also be derived from the Arabic word bab, meaning 'father.'
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