What do (or did) you call your grandmother?

Thread starter Math Is Hard
Start date Apr 24, 2011

In summary: In India, there are specific names for each kind of relative. Father - Pitaji/Baba/Papa/Daddy.Mother - Maa/aai / Ammi / Mom / Mommy/ Mummy.Paternal Grandmother - DaadiPaternal Grandfather - Daadaa.Maternal Grandmother - NaaniMaternal Grandfather - Naana.Uncle who is father's brother - ChaachaAunt who is father's brother's wife - ChaachiUncle who is mother's brother - Maama.Aunt who is mother's brother's wife - Maami.Aunt who is father's sister - Bua.Uncle

May 6, 2011

FrancisZ

Phonetically..."Grahm-maw"

Also, my grandfather (fellow in the photograph hugging my grandmother) we simply referred to as "Cran"--on account of my brother (the oldest) could not pronounce Grandfather. It just stuck that way.

<h2>What do you call your grandmother?</h2><p>The name for one's grandmother can vary depending on cultural or familial traditions. Some common names include "Grandma", "Nana", "Grammy", "Mimi", or "Oma".</p><h2>Did you have a special name for your grandmother?</h2><p>Many people have unique or special names for their grandmothers, such as "Gigi", "Mamaw", or "Abuela". These names often come from a grandchild's mispronunciation or a family tradition.</p><h2>Why do people have different names for their grandmothers?</h2><p>As mentioned, names for grandmothers can vary based on cultural and familial traditions. Some families may have specific names that have been passed down for generations, while others may choose a name that feels special or unique to them.</p><h2>What are some other names for grandmothers in different languages?</h2><p>In Spanish, grandmothers are often called "Abuela" or "Abuelita". In French, they may be called "Grand-mère" or "Mamie". In German, they may be called "Oma" or "Großmutter". Other languages may have different names, but they all signify the same special familial relationship.</p><h2>Do grandmothers always have the same name as their grandchildren?</h2><p>No, grandmothers do not always have the same name as their grandchildren. In some cultures, grandmothers may take on a special name when they become a grandmother, while in others, they may continue to go by their given name. It ultimately depends on the individual and their family's traditions.</p>

What do you call your grandmother?

The name for one's grandmother can vary depending on cultural or familial traditions. Some common names include "Grandma", "Nana", "Grammy", "Mimi", or "Oma".

Did you have a special name for your grandmother?

Many people have unique or special names for their grandmothers, such as "Gigi", "Mamaw", or "Abuela". These names often come from a grandchild's mispronunciation or a family tradition.

Why do people have different names for their grandmothers?

As mentioned, names for grandmothers can vary based on cultural and familial traditions. Some families may have specific names that have been passed down for generations, while others may choose a name that feels special or unique to them.

What are some other names for grandmothers in different languages?

In Spanish, grandmothers are often called "Abuela" or "Abuelita". In French, they may be called "Grand-mère" or "Mamie". In German, they may be called "Oma" or "Großmutter". Other languages may have different names, but they all signify the same special familial relationship.

Do grandmothers always have the same name as their grandchildren?

No, grandmothers do not always have the same name as their grandchildren. In some cultures, grandmothers may take on a special name when they become a grandmother, while in others, they may continue to go by their given name. It ultimately depends on the individual and their family's traditions.