Relatives

Namaste and welcome!
In this lesson, we will learn the names of relatives in Nepali.
Knowing how to talk about your family members beyond just parents and siblings helps you connect better with Nepali culture and people.
We’ll cover common words for relatives like uncle, aunt, cousin, grandfather, grandmother, and more.
You’ll also learn how to use these words naturally in conversation.
Let’s get started and explore the wonderful world of family relationships — in Nepali!

Father: बुबा (Buba)

A father is a male parent who has contributed half of the genetic material to his offspring through conception.

Mother: आमा (Ama)

A mother who gave birth to you came into this in world. She contributes half of the genetic material to her offspring.

Brother: दाजु (Daju) – Older Brother, भाइ (Bhai) – Younger Brother

A younger brother is a younger male sibling compared to a brother. He is born after his older sibling.

Sister: दिदी (Didi) – Older Sister, बहिनी (Bahini) – Younger Sister

A younger sister is a female sibling who is younger compared to a sister. She is born after her older sibling.

Uncle: काका (Kaka) – Paternal Uncle, मामा (Mama) – Maternal Uncle

Paternal Uncle: A brother of one’s father.

Maternal Uncle: A brother of one’s mother

Aunt: काकी (Kaki) – Paternal Aunt, माइजु (Maiju) – Maternal Aunt

Paternal Aunt: A sister of one’s father.

Maternal Aunt: A sister of one’s mother.

Grandfather: हजुरबुबा (Hajur Buba)

The father of one’s parent. This can be the father of one’s mother (maternal grandfather) or the father of one’s father

Grandmother: हजुरआमा (Hajur Ama)

The mother of one’s parent. This can be the mother of one’s mother (maternal grandmother) or the mother of one’s father

Son: छोरा (Chhora)

A male child about his parents. He is the offspring of his mother and father.

Daughter: छोरी (Chhori)

A female offspring born to her parents. She is the biological child of her mother and father.

Nephew: भतिजो (Bhatijo)& Niece: भतिजी (Bhatiji)

The son of one’s brother or sister. This can be the son of a full sibling or a half-sibling & a daughter of one’s sibling. In other words, if you have a brother or sister and they have a daughter, that daughter is your niece.

Cousin: दाजुभाइ/दिदीबहिनी (Daju Bhai/Didi Bahini) – used for both male and female cousins

A cousin is a relative who shares a common ancestor with you but is not your sibling or direct ancestor/descendant. Cousins are the children of your parents’ siblings.

Husband: श्रीमान (Shriman)

A husband is a male partner in a marital relationship. He is legally married to his wife and shares a committed and often romantic partnership with her.

Wife: श्रीमती (Shrimati)

A wife is legally bound to her husband through marriage, which includes rights and responsibilities such as mutual support, and fidelity, and often includes joint property and financial obligations.