Family Relations in Hindi (रिश्तों के नाम) — Complete Chart
Unlike English, which uses generic terms like "uncle" or "aunt", Hindi has explicit terms for every relative depending on whether they belong to the paternal (father’s side) or maternal (mother’s side) family. Relationships are central to Indian social life.
Family Relations Vocabulary Chart
| English Relationship | Hindi Relation Term | Transliteration | Lineage Side | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father | पिताजी / पापा | Pita-ji / Papa | Direct | |
| Mother | माताजी / माँ | Mata-ji / Maa | Direct | |
| Paternal Grandfather | दादाजी | Dada-ji | Paternal | |
| Paternal Grandmother | दादीजी | Dadi-ji | Paternal | |
| Maternal Grandfather | नानाजी | Nana-ji | Maternal | |
| Maternal Grandmother | नानीजी | Nani-ji | Maternal | |
| Father’s Elder Brother | ताऊजी / तायाजी | Tau-ji / Taya-ji | Paternal | |
| Father’s Younger Brother | चाचाजी | Chacha-ji | Paternal | |
| Father’s Sister | बुआजी / फूफी | Bua-ji | Paternal | |
| Mother’s Brother | मामाजी | Mama-ji | Maternal | |
| Mother’s Sister | मौसीजी | Mausi-ji | Maternal | |
| Elder Brother | भैया / बड़ा भाई | Bhaiya / Bada Bhai | Direct | |
| Younger Brother | छोटा भाई | Chhota Bhai | Direct | |
| Elder Sister | दीदी / बड़ी बहन | Didi / Badi Bahen | Direct | |
| Husband | पति / स्वामी | Pati | In-Law | |
| Wife | पत्नी / धर्मपत्नी | Patni | In-Law | |
| Father-in-Law | ससुरजी | Sasur-ji | In-Law | |
| Mother-in-Law | सासजी | Saas-ji | In-Law |
Cultural & Lineage Distinction Notes
Adding the honorific suffix "-ji" (जी) to relationship terms (e.g., Pita-ji, Chacha-ji) expresses respect and politeness, which is customary in Indian households.
Frequently Asked Questions — Family Relations in Hindi
A mother’s brother is called "Mama-ji" (मामाजी) in Hindi.
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