Dada
/DAH-dah/ Nigerian Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Dada is a Nigerian name meaning "Curly-haired". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The origin of 'Dada' as the name of the art movement is debated, with various accounts attributing it to a random selection from a dictionary, a childish utterance, or an intentional ambiguity to signify the movement's rejection of logic and reason. Its roots are considered multi-lingual and somewhat arbitrary.
Quick Facts
Language Nigerian
Gender Unisex
Phonetic DAH-dah
IPA ˈdɑˌdɑ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as DAH-dah. Keep the original Nigerian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dada
- · Tristan Tzara - Romanian-French poet
- · essayist and performance artist; Hugo Ball - German author and artist
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