Bambino, the is a term used to refer to a young child. RUTH is a Hebrew name meaning 'FRIEND' and is often used as a term of endearment for a child. CIAO is an Italian word meaning 'HELLO' or 'GOODBYE'. TYKE is a slang term for a small child. TOT is another slang term for a young child. MAMMA is an Italian word for 'mother'. BEBE is a French word for 'BABY'. CASA is an Italian word for 'HOME'. All of these terms are used to refer to a young child in different languages and contexts.