Punjabi · Family & People
ਦਾਦਾ
dada
Grandfather (paternal)
Beginnernoun
Definition
Your father's father; the mother's father is nana.
Example
ਦਾਦਾ ਜੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਸੁਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
Grandpa tells stories.
Etymology
'ਦਾਦਾ' (dada) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'दादा' (dādā), meaning paternal grandfather. The term reflects deep respect and cultural significance in ancestral lineage.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦਾਦਾ' is employed in familial contexts, primarily in informal spoken language. It is a commonly used term across Punjab and among Punjabi communities globally.