Tamil · Family & People
thatha
Grandfather
The father of your parent.
தாத்தா கதை சொல்வார்.
Grandpa tells stories.
'தாத்தா' (thatha) originates from the Proto-Dravidian '*ṭāṭa', meaning 'grandfather'. This familial term reflects respect and reverence towards elder generations.
Commonly used informally in family settings, it shows affection. Formal contexts often adopt 'grandfather' in English.