Bubala. A term of endearment, darling.

What is Bubbala?

The word “bubbala,” says Haft, is Yiddish for “little darling” or something to that effect. But technically, she says, bubbala means “little grandmother.” Addressing a young girl as “little grandmother” imbues good luck, so that one day she may be a grandmother herself.

How do you spell Bubbeleh?

Pronounced "Bubbeh" or "Bubbee" and "Zaydeh" or "Zaydee". The Yiddish words for grandmother and grandfather. Literally, "dedication" in Hebrew.