'Ba' What?

The word ‘Ba,’ as in ‘Ba Chanda’ is an additional word used to show respect for people. Like Mr., Mrs., or Miss, Brother or Sister, in our culture and like ‘san’ as an addition to a Japanese name like calling my friend Takako: Takakosan. Rev. Patrick Chanda is affectionately called ‘Ba Chanda,’ and our new friend Dainess (pronounced = dy-ness) is called ‘Ba Dainess.’ It can be used for both males and females.