How do you spell MEMA for Grandma?

Meemaw or Maw-maw, an affectionate term for a Grandmother.
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Is it MeMa or Mima?

MeMa (Meema, MeMaw, Mimaw) MeMo (MeeMo, Mimo) MeeMee (MeMe, MiMi) Mima (Mimma)
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Is MeMa a name for grandmother?

Children in France may call their grandmothers Gra-mere, Mémé, and Mamé. Quebec: Mémé and Mamie are most often used by French Canadians. Germany: Oma is one of the most popular international names for grandmothers and is often used to address grandmothers with no German heritage.
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Is it spelled meemaw or Memaw?

Registered. Either use a hyphen (mee-maw) or put the words together (meemaw); just don't write them as separate words, like mee maw.
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What are slang names for grandma?

Here are some names that are limited to certain groups or parts of the country.
  • Big Mom or Big Momma.
  • Honey.
  • Lovey.
  • Lolly.
  • Ma or Maw.
  • MaMaw or Mawmaw.
  • Memaw or MeeMaw or Mimaw.
  • Mom-Mom.
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Correct spelling for grandma.



What does MEMA mean?

Memaw definition

Filters. (US, dialect, Southern US) Grandmother. noun. 9. 2.
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What is the origin of MEMA?

The name Mema is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Industrious.
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What is the difference between Memaw and Mamaw?

As nouns the difference between mamaw and memaw

is that mamaw is (us|dialect|southern us) grandmother, especially maternal grandmother while memaw is (us|dialect|southern us) grandmother.
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How do you spell Meemaw and Peepaw?

mamaw/meemaw, papaw/peepaw [grandmother/mother, grandfather/father]
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Do you spell MEMA?

Correct pronunciation for the word "MEMA" is [mˈɛmə], [mˈɛmə], [m_ˈɛ_m_ə].
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What's short for grandma?

Gram. “Gram” and “Grams” are common nicknames for a grandmother. They're based off the traditional terms, but they're more casual and laid-back.
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What is Irish word for grandma?

Ireland (Gaelic)

While maimeó anddaideó are the words used to address a grandmother or grandfather, there are a few different words for grandparents in Irish. For example, there are máthair chríona, which translates to “wise mother,” and athair críonna which translates to “wise father.”
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How do you spell Mimi for grandmother?

Mimi – If you want to call your grandma “Mama”, then why not shorten it even further and use Mimi!
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How do you spell granna?

Definition of granny

noun, plural gran·nies. Informal. a grandmother. an elderly woman.
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How do you spell Papaw and Mamaw?

Other than Papa, Papaw and Pawpaw – who we suspect are married to Mamaw and Mawmaw – are relatively popular grandparent names, too. Together, Papaw and Pawpaw are most popular in 8 states, most of which are in the South.
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What does Mamaw mean?

Noun. mamaw (plural mamaws) (UK, dialect, Scottish lowlands) One's mother. (US, dialect, Southern US) One's grandmother, especially one's maternal grandmother. (US, dialect, Southern US, less commonly) One's mother.
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What is MEMA in social media?

If you often read your social media feeds, then you know what a social media “mema” is. Mema is short for “may masabi lang,” and there are undoubtedly a lot of these people online whose goals include trolling, triggering angry responses, and convincing others that their opinions are the only ones that are right.
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How do you pick your grandma name?

How to Pick Your Grandparent Name
  1. Pick From What's Popular. “I'm Gigi. ...
  2. Borrow from Your Grandparents. “'Tis an honor to be called 'grandma. ...
  3. Go Traditional. ...
  4. Pick a Nickname. ...
  5. Let Your Grandkid Choose. ...
  6. Be Formal. ...
  7. Go Back to Your Roots. ...
  8. Choose Something Silly.
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What do Southerners call their grandma?

Let's start with Southern grandparent names. The most common grandmother names seem to be Grandma and Gramma, sometimes with a "w" attached to create Grandmaw and Grammaw. Another popular choice is Mawmaw or Meemaw, sometimes spelled MawMaw or MeeMaw. You may also hear such colorful variations as Big Mama and Two-Mama.
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What are cool grandparent names?

Traditional Grandparent Names
  • Grandma and Grandpa.
  • Grandmother and Grandfather.
  • Nana and Papa.
  • Mawmaw and Pawpaw.
  • Meme and Papaw.
  • Gramms and Gramps.
  • Grammie and Grampie.
  • Bubbe.
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What is the Scottish name for Grandma?

-Scottish: In Scottish Gaelic, the word for grandma is “Seanmhair,” which means good mother. But other commonly used Scottish grandmother names include “Nana,” “Nanna,” “Mhamó” and “Mamó.”
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What do Scottish call their grandparents?

-Scottish: In Scottish Gaelic, the word for grandpa is “Seanair,” but other commonly used Scottish grandfather names include “Grandad” and “Grandpa.” -Spanish: In Spanish, grandfathers are most commonly called “Abuelo” but can also be called “Abuelito” or “Tito.”
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