Grandmother Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore grandmother names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Bebe (bee-bee)

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nickname unisex grandmother french girl masculine boy

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Gran (gran)

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female spain baby latino spanish latina girl

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Nana (NAH-nah)

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unisex nickname ghanaian girl georgian-greek ghanaian-greek african

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Nani (NAH-nee)

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grandmother indian telugu female hindu feminine baby

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Nanna (NAH-nuh)

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nordic strong scandinavia scandinavian female girl feminine

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Nannie (nan-ee)

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english grandmother feminine girl american english-american caregiver

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Nena (NE-nə)

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slovene-italian spanish-swahili swahili romanian english spanish-hungarian english-slovene

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Thamma (THAH-mah)

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nickname feminine female girl thai grandmother baby

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Rohitha (ro-HI-tha)

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Angeline (AN-juh-leen)

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Ksitisa (KSIT-ee-sa)

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Dayaveer (day-uh-veer)

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Maardava (Mahr-dah-vah)

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Zaahira (zah-hee-rah)

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Irfana (ir-FAH-nah)

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Maimunah (may-moo-nah)

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Masahirah (mah-sah-HI-rah)

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Qabool (kuh-bool)

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Serug (SEH-rug)

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Caramia (KAH-rah-MEE-ah)