papa

The word “papa” has 2 syllables: pa-pa

It's pronounced as /ˈpɑː.pə/


What is synonym and antonym for papa?

In the thesaurus, “papa” has 13 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for papa along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for papa

  • dad
  • daddy
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • old man
  • pa
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • sire
  • stepfather

Meanings of papa

  • noun
    1. Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
    2. A pet name for one's grandfather.
    3. A parish priest in the Greek Orthodox Church.
    4. The letter P in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

Example Sentences

  • Every Sunday, the family gathers at Grandma's house to enjoy a big dinner with Papa.
  • When I was a child, Papa would tell me stories about his adventures growing up.
  • My little brother always runs to Papa when he needs help with his homework.
  • On Father's Day, we surprised Papa with a handmade card and his favorite dessert.
  • Papa taught me how to ride a bike in the park when I was just a little kid.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to papa, such as: dad, daddy, father, father figure, father image, old man, pa.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

pa

  • PR consultant
  • advance man
  • ancestor
  • begetter
  • dad
  • daddy
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • forebearer
  • old man
  • origin
  • padre
  • papa
  • pappy
  • parent
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • poppa
  • predecessor
  • press officer
  • procreator
  • progenitor
  • public relations officer
  • publicist
  • publicity agent
  • sire
  • source
  • stepfather

dad

daddy

  • ancestor
  • antecedent
  • archetype
  • begetter
  • dad
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • forebearer
  • foregoer
  • forerunner
  • grandaddy
  • granddaddy
  • model
  • mother
  • old man
  • origin
  • original
  • originator
  • pa
  • padre
  • papa
  • pappy
  • parent
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • poppa
  • precursor
  • predecessor
  • procreator
  • progenitor
  • prototype
  • sire
  • source
  • stepfather

padre

  • Holy Joe
  • abbey
  • abbot
  • ancestor
  • archbishop
  • archpriest
  • begetter
  • bible thumper
  • bishop
  • blackcoat
  • cardinal
  • cassock
  • chaplain
  • churchman
  • churchperson
  • clergyman
  • clergyperson
  • clergywoman
  • cleric
  • clerical
  • clerk
  • confessor
  • curate
  • cure
  • dad
  • daddy
  • deacon
  • deaconess
  • dean
  • devil dodger
  • diocesan
  • divine
  • dominie
  • ecclesiast
  • ecclesiastic
  • elder
  • evangelist
  • father
  • father confessor
  • forebearer
  • friar
  • harp polisher
  • high priest
  • high priestess
  • holy man
  • lama
  • man of God
  • man of the cloth
  • mendicant
  • minister
  • missionary
  • missioner
  • missionizer
  • monastic
  • monk
  • monsignor
  • oblate
  • origin
  • pa
  • papa
  • parent
  • parson
  • pastor
  • person of God
  • person of the cloth
  • pontiff
  • pop
  • pope
  • preacher
  • predecessor
  • predicant
  • prelate
  • presbyter
  • priest
  • priestess
  • primate
  • procreator
  • progenitor
  • pulpitarian
  • pulpiteer
  • rabbi
  • rector
  • religious
  • reverend
  • revivalist
  • sermonizer
  • shepherd
  • sire
  • sky pilot
  • sky scout
  • source
  • the rev
  • turn-around collar
  • vicar

old man

  • admirer
  • beau
  • beloved
  • benedict
  • better half
  • boy
  • boyfriend
  • bridegroom
  • companion
  • consort
  • crush
  • dad
  • daddy
  • darling
  • date
  • dear
  • escort
  • fancy man
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • favorite
  • fellow
  • flame
  • gallant
  • gigolo
  • groom
  • honey
  • househusband
  • hubby
  • husband
  • intended
  • love
  • lover
  • male parent
  • male spouse
  • man
  • mate
  • mister
  • other half
  • pa
  • papa
  • partner
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • poppa
  • significant other
  • sire
  • soul mate
  • spark
  • sparker
  • spouse
  • squeeze
  • steady
  • stepfather
  • suitor
  • swain
  • sweet
  • sweetheart
  • sweetie
  • sweetie pie
  • valentine
  • widower
  • wooer

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