అమ్మమ్మ

Definition

Your mother's mother; the father's mother is nanamma.

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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.

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