Bae
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
Bae Origin and Meaning
Variation of Bay
Famous People Named Bae
- Ki BoBae, South Korean archer
- Song Bobae, South Korean golfer
- Baecommon Korean surname
The name Bae in Pop Culture
- BaeNickname for Baelfire from TV's "Once Upon a Time"
- Baeslang term for a significant other. or best friend, said to stand for "Before Anyone Else", or an abbreviation of "babe"
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