sava
feminine, masculine
The English word 'baby' is translated into Kurdish as sava. Wiktionary also lists bebik.
Meaning: very young human being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Note |
|---|---|
| sava | feminine, masculine |
| bebik | feminine, masculine |
The term refers to a very young human being.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word bebik is an informal, loanword-based way to say 'baby' often used in casual speech.
When do people say it?
The Kurdish words and phrases in this guide are written in the Arabic-based script (Soranî).
Did you know?
- In some regions, calling someone a bebik jokingly among friends can imply they are being acting 'childish' or overly sensitive, rather than actually being an infant.
- In many Kurdish-speaking households, the word bebik is used more as a term of endearment for any small pet or even a beloved object, much like 'baby' is used in English.
- If you are calling a baby to come to you, you might use rhythmic, repetitive sounds that are entirely different from the words sava or bebik, acting almost as a unique 'baby talk' language.
Example sentences for Kurdish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Layla and Dijwar are looking at a photo.
- LaylaSava çi şîrin e!The baby is so sweet!
- DijwarErê, ew wekî te ye.Yes, he is like you.
- LaylaSava kengî hatiye dinya?When was the baby born?
- DijwarHefteya borî hatiye.He was born last week.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baby” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
