In Hindi, as in many other languages, there are specific names for different family relations. These names are important for communication and relationships within families and communities. Family relation names in Hindi are typically based on the gender and age of the person in relation to the speaker, as well as their position in the family tree. Hindi, like many other Indian languages, has a rich vocabulary of kinship terms that goes beyond simple words like “mother,” “father,” “sister,” and “brother.”
Family relationships are highly valued in Indian culture, and the use of proper kinship terms is seen as a sign of respect and affection. These terms can convey a sense of familiarity and closeness, and also indicate the level of formality or intimacy in a relationship. The use of this terms in Hindi is also important for addressing elders, as well as for expressing different levels of respect or affection toward family members.
There are many different kinship terms in Hindi, and they can vary by region and community. Some terms may have multiple meanings or be used differently in different contexts. Nevertheless, these kinship terms provide a rich and nuanced way to describe and relate to one’s family members in Hindi.
Note: Paternal – Related through the father’s side of the family.
Maternal – Related through your mother’s side of the family.
Family relationship names in Hindi
- Father – पिता (Pita)
- Mother – माँ/माता (Ma/Mata)
- Brother – भाई (Bhai)
- Sister – बहन (Bahen)
- Husband – पति (Pati)
- Wife – पत्नी (Patni)
- Son – बेटा (Beṭa)
- Daughter – बेटी (Beti)
- Maternal Grandfather – नाना (Nana)
- Paternal Grandfather – दादा (Dada)
- Maternal Grandmother – नानी/(Nani)
- Paternal Grandmother – दादी (DadI)
- Grandson – पोता (Pota)
- Granddaughter – पोती (Poti)
- Maternal uncle – मामा (Mama)
- Maternal aunt – मामी (Mami)
- Paternal uncle – चाचा (Chacha)
- Paternal aunt – चाची (Chachi)
- Uncle (Father’s brother) – चाचा (Chāchā)
- Aunt (Father’s sister) – बुआ (Bua)
- Uncle (Mother’s brother) – मामा (Mama)
- Aunt (Mother’s sister) – मासी (Masi)
- Niece (brother’s daughter) – भांजी (Bhaji)
- Nephew (brother’s son) – भतीजा (Bhatija)
- Niece (sister’s daughter) – भांटी (Bhaṭi)
- Nephew (sister’s son) – भांजा (Bhaja)
- Cousin (male) – चचेरा भाई (Chachera Bhai)
- Cousin (female) – चचेरी बहन (Chacheri Bahen)
- Son-in-law – जमाई (Jamai)
- Daughter-in-law – बहू (Bahu)
- Father-in-law – ससुर (Sasur)
- Mother-in-law – सास (Sās)
- Brother-in-law (husband’s brother) – जीजा (Jija)
- Sister-in-law (husband’s sister) – ननद (Nanad)
- Brother-in-law (wife’s brother) – साला (Sala)
- Sister-in-law (wife’s sister) – साली (Sali)
- Great-grandfather – परदादा/परनाना (Paradada/Paranana)
- Great-grandmother – परदादी/परनानी (Paradadi/Paranani)
- Daughter’s husband – दामाद (Dāmād)
- Son’s wife – बहु (Bahu)
- Daughter’s daughter – पोती (Potī)
- Son’s son – पोता (Potā)
- Father’s sister’s husband – फुफाजी (Phufaji)
- Mother’s sister’s husband – ममाजी (Mamaji)
- Father’s brother’s wife – फुफी (Phufi)
- Mother’s brother’s wife – मामी (Mami)
- Wife’s father – ससुर (Sasur)
- Wife’s mother – सास (Sās)
- Husband’s father – ससुर (Sasur)
- Husband’s mother – सास (Sās)
- Husband’s brother – देवर (Devar)
- Husband’s sister – जेठानी (Jethānī)
- Wife’s brother – ननाद (Nanad)
- Wife’s sister – ननद (Nanad)
- Husband’s brother’s wife – देवरानी (Devarani)
- Husband’s sister’s husband – जेठ (Jeth)
- Wife’s brother’s wife – जेठानी (Jethānī)
- Wife’s sister’s husband – साले (Sale)
- Brother’s wife – भाभी (Bhabhi)
- Sister’s husband – जीजा (Jija)
- Stepfather – सौतेला पिता (Sautela Pita)
- Stepmother – सौतेली माँ (Sauteli Ma)
- Stepbrother – सौतेला भाई (Sautelā Bhāī)
- Stepsister – सौतेली बहन (Sautelī Bahen)
- Foster father – पालक पिता (Pālak Pitā)
- Foster mother – पालक माँ (Pālak Mā̃)
- Foster son – पालक पुत्र (Pālak Putra)
- Foster daughter – पालक पुत्री (Pālak Putrī)
Note: Some of these terms may have regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
