Telugu · Family & People
అమ్మమ్మ
ammamma
Grandmother (maternal)
Beginnernoun
Definition
Your mother's mother; the father's mother is nanamma.
Example
అమ్మమ్మ పచ్చడి రుచి అద్భుతం.
Grandma's pickle tastes wonderful.
Etymology
'అమ్మమ్మ' (ammamma) comes from the Proto-Dravidian *amma, meaning 'maternal grandmother.' It reflects the significance of matriarchal figures in Telugu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'అమ్మమ్మ' (ammamma) is typically used informally among family members, predominantly in spoken contexts, with some regional variations.