what are names for grandma
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How do I say "Love, Grandma" to my grandson, as in signing a message
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updated Sep 28, 2011
posted by mnedrebe
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I've heard:
- Nana (by far the most common)
- Mamita
- Yaya
- Nona (yes, a derivative of the Italian nonna)
- Abueli/güeli and other variations
There are many, many more. Just like in English when the family agrees on a name for each grandmother, the same is true in Spanish. It's a matter of what you would like to be called.
Your title can even be derived from your given name. Say, for example, a woman is named Lourdes. Her nickname might be Lulú, and eventually when she has grandchildren, they might end up calling her Lulú, too.
updated Sep 28, 2011
posted by MariaAlejandraA
Nana is a maid for Chileans, at least in Santiago. - tc84, Sep 28, 2011
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Welcome to the forum!
The word for "grandmother" is "abuela", but a native speaker can offer more alternatives. There are more endearing terms used in English, and Spanish probably has similar applications. "Abuelita" is one. "Nanaya" is another.
updated Sep 28, 2011
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posted by 0066c384
