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German: Oma is one of the most popular ethnic names for grandmother and is often used by grandmothers with no German heritage.
Few people know that the Irish or Gaelic word for grandmother is seanmháthair ((shan a WAW her), literally meaning “old mother.” Alternate spellings include seanmhair, seanmathair and sean mathair. This term would not be used to directly address a grandparent.
” grandpa” in Czech děda. dědeček.
The 10 most common nicknames for grandma in the United States are: Nana . Grammy/Grammie. Granny/Grannie. Nanny. Mamaw. Mawmaw . Mimi. Grandmother.
Modern or Cool Nicknames for Grandma
Abba | Amma | Birdie |
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Kitty | MayMay | Mimi |
Yaya | Mom Mom | Nonnie |
Nonna | Nene | Gaga |
Oma | Mawa | Giggy |
kūkū. 1. (Usually pronounced tūtū.) Granny , grandma , grandpa ; any relative of grandparent’s generation.
The true Polish name for grandmother is babcia, used when speaking about one’s grandmother . It’s pronounced “bob-cha” or “bop-cha.” Babciu, on the other hand, is a term of endearment used when speaking to one’s grandmother .
So, to recap. To say ” Grandfather” in Polish , you say “Dziadek” (pronounced gah-Dek, with the “dz” pronounced like the “g” in “genes”) If you are not completely familiar with the exact way to use “Dziadzus”, “Dziadzusiu” or “Dziadziu”, it is better to just say “Dziadek”
Oma is the informal German name for grandmother or grandma . Grossmutter is the more formal term. Both Oma for grandmother and Opa for grandfather are popular nicknames for grandparents in many parts of the world.
A Quick Guide on How to Say Grandma & Grandpa in Other Languages
Language | Grandma | Grandpa |
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Italian | Nonna | Nonno |
German | Oma | Opa |
Spanish | Abuela | Abuelo |
Polish | Babcia | Dziadek |
Here are a few of the most popular ways to say “ grandma ” in different languages around the globe. “Nonna” from Italian. “Obaasan” from Japanese. “Oma” from German. “Vovo” from Portuguese. “Babcia” from Polish. “Abuela” from Spanish. “Bubbe” from Yiddish. “Yiayia” from Greek.