What does it mean if someone calls you their bubala?

Question

An older woman I work with called me her bubala. What does that word mean?

Answer 1

It's a term of endearment. It's like saying "Dear."  

Answer 2

It's a Yiddish term of endearment meaning "sweetie" or "darling" or "dear".

Answer 3

It means she loves you, sweetheart.  Tell her that her words make you kvell!  :-)

Answer 4

Here is your answer!

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.ph...

A Yiddish(Jewish) word, traditionally used by Grandmothers, that references children.

The modern usage of the word can be extended to any person that is considered darling and close to one's heart. One could go as far as to interchange the word "bubala" for any pet name (i.e.: "Dear", "Darling", "Honey", "Sweetness and Light", "Love Muffin", "Lover", "Snookums", "Baby", "Hot pants", "Boo", "Philly Buns", "Sweet Cheeks", "Mammacita", "Suga'", etc).