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"Grandfather" in Hindi: दादा
दादाdaada
Note: maternal: नाना (naana)
Grandfather in Hindi is दादा (daada) for your father’s father. Your mother’s father is नाना (naana). Add ji for respect: daada ji.
Family photo
यह मेरे दादा हैं, दिल्ली में रहते हैं।yah mere daada hain, Dilli mein rahte hain.
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How to pronounce दादा
Say it
DAA-daa
/d̪ɑːd̪ɑː/
Daada is DAA-daa with two long aa vowels and soft dental d. Naana mirrors it: NAA-naa.
"Grandfather" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| दादाdaada | paternal grandfather Father’s father. | Father’s father. |
| नानाnaana | maternal grandfather Mother’s father. | Mother’s father. |
| दादा जीdaada ji | grandfather (respectful) Warm, polite address. | Warm, polite address. |
| बाबाbaaba | grandpa (regional) Common in some families and regions. | Common in some families and regions. |
How to use दादा in real life
- 1Family photo
यह मेरे दादा हैं, दिल्ली में रहते हैं।
yah mere daada hain, Dilli mein rahte hain.
This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
Hain shows respect for elders.
- 2Festival call
दादा जी, दीwali की शुभकामनाएँ!
daada ji, Diwali ki shubhkaamnaayen!
Grandfather, happy Diwali!
Ji softens the greeting.
- 3Explaining both sides
नाना गाँव में हैं, दादा शहर में।
naana gaanv mein hain, daada shahar mein.
Maternal grandpa is in the village, paternal grandpa in the city.
Clear daada vs naana contrast.
Mistakes English speakers make with दादा
Incorrect: Mere naana paternal side ke hain.
Correct: Mere daada paternal side ke hain.
दादा (daada) is father’s father; नाना (naana) is mother’s father.
Incorrect: Daada kaise ho?
Correct: Daada ji, aap kaise hain?
With elders prefer aap and ji, not casual ho forms.
Good to know
North Indian families keep daada/daadi and naana/naani distinct, and holidays often mean calls to both sides. Touching an elder’s feet and hearing a blessing still happens in many homes when you greet daada ji.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Introducing your grandfather to a classmate
ChatPal
क्या यह आपके दादा जी हैं?
kya yah aapke daada ji hain?
Are these your grandfather?
You
हाँ, मेरे दादा हैं, नाम रामलाल है।
haan, mere daada hain, naam Raamlal hai.
Yes, my grandfather — his name is Ramlal.
ChatPal
दादा जी, नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं?
daada ji, namaste! aap kaise hain?
Hello, grandfather! How are you?
You
वे कहते हैं कि दादा सुबह पार्क जाते हैं।
ve kahte hain ki daada subah park jaate hain.
He says grandfather goes to the park in the morning.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandfather" in Hindi
Daada or naana?
दादा (daada) is paternal; नाना (naana) is maternal. Ask which side if you are unsure.
Should I add ji?
Yes with elders: daada ji sounds warm and polite.
Is baaba the same?
In some families बाबा (baaba) means grandpa; follow what the family uses.
How do I introduce him?
Say yah mere daada hain, then his name.
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