What does Yaya mean in Spanish?

Borrowed from Spanish yaya (“granny”).
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What does Yaya mean in Spanish slang?

grandfather; grandpa; granddad.
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Is Yaya mean Grandma?

The most commonly used Greek term for grandmother is yia-yia, sometimes rendered as ya-ya. These may also be spelled as separate words: yia yia and ya ya — or without the hyphen — yiayia and yaya.
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What language is the word Yaya from?

Tagalog, from Spanish aya 'nanny'. cuppa.
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What do ya ya ya mean?

yaya. Ya-ya. Care taker, nurse for children in a family.
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Does Yaya mean sister?

When our second daughter started to speak, she called her sister “yaya.” The name stuck. It changed over the years to become our word for “sister.” That's what we are, mamas. Sisters — yayas — in this journey of motherhood.
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What does Yaya mean in New Orleans?

' There is also a Yoruban word ya-ya, meaning "eldest daughter," and in New Orleans, the food capital of the South, the term has developed a colloquial meaning through the phrase "gumbo ya-ya," a rich local soup featuring sometimes seafood, sometimes meat, always vegetables and rice.
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Does Yaya mean grandpa?

Yaya, meaning grandmother, is not of Puerto Rican origin. It is of Greek origin, and has spread throughout the world. The term Yayo, for grandfather, does not exist as far as I know. Grandfather in Greek sounds like Papoo.
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What language is YaYa for grandma?

Greece: Maybe because it just sounds joyful, the Greek YaYa is a popular grandmother nickname. It's sometimes hyphenated and sometimes rendered as YiaYia.
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What is the coolest grandma name?

50 Grandma Names
  1. Memaw. This unique name for grandma is popular in the southern United States!
  2. Nanny. Much like the popular nanny Mary Poppins, this is a perfect name for a grandma who is sensible and sweet.
  3. Nonna. This quirky name means “grandma” in Italian.
  4. Bubbe. ...
  5. Abuela. ...
  6. Glamma. ...
  7. Lovey. ...
  8. Lola.
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What do grandmas call their grandchildren in Spanish?

Thus a grandson is nieto, grandchildren are known as nietos, but a granddaughter is nieta. The Spanish language also has words for great-grandmother — bisabuela — and great-great grandmother — tátara abuela.
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What's the Spanish word for grandparents?

Did you already wish your pops a happy birthday? Take Note: Abue is a Spanish word that you can either use to call your grandpa or your grandma. The plural form abues is an affectionate way to refer to the both of them (grandparents).
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What are slang names for grandma?

Names That Are Mostly Peculiar to Certain Groups
  • 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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How do you spell Yaya?

The most commonly used Greek term for grandmother is yia-yia, sometimes rendered as ya-ya. These may also be spelled as separate words: yia yia and ya ya — or without the hyphen — yiayia and yaya.
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What does Yaya mean in Singapore?

Means showing off, to act as though one is very important. 'Don't yaya around', 'Don't talk yaya', 'Got nothing want to yaya' are common sentences with the slang 'yaya' incorporated.
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What do the Kardashians call their grandma?

wait for it … “Lovey!” “They call me Lovey and Bruce is Grandpa,” she revealed in an interview with The Daily Mail. “At first I was Grandma, and all of a sudden I didn't like the way that sounded. My mom had a friend called Lovey and I thought that was the cutest name.”
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What do Southerners call their grandmothers?

As you might've suspected, many Southerners opt to call their grandmothers Mamaw and Mawmaw. Together, these two nicknames are most popular in seven states, including Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia.
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What are the top 10 Grandma names?

Modern Grandma Names
  • Bunny.
  • Gaga.
  • Gigi.
  • Kitty.
  • Mimi.
  • Minnie.
  • Pippy.
  • Queenie.
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How do Mexicans say grandpa?

Grandfathers are called the formal Abuelo or the informal Abuelito. Grandmothers are called Abuela or Abuelita. Shortened forms such as Lito and Lita or Tito and Tita are common.
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How do you say grandma in Mexico?

Abuela is the most standard way to say 'grandmother' in Spanish. Depending on the context and the sentence, this word can be translated either as grandmother or granma. 'Abuela' can be used either to refer to your grandmother or to address her directly. ¡Abuela!
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What does Nana mean in Spanish?

nana → nursemaid, nanny, maid, lullaby.
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What do Spanish mothers call their daughters?

Mija / Mijita – Daughter / My daughter

In Latin American countries, mija is a very popular word that parents use to call their daughters. 'Mija' is the shortened version of mi hija ('my daughter'), as a result, it could be translated either as my daughter or simply daughter.
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What do two mother in laws call each other in Spanish?

9 words to use to refer to and call your family-in-laws by in Spanish: Suegra: mother-in-law. Suegro: father-in-law. Cuñada: sister-in-law.
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What does Papi mean in Spanish?

Papi is a colloquial term for “daddy” in Spanish, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, it is often used as a general term of affection for any man, whether it's a relative, friend, or lover. The English “baby,” used as a term of endearment for spouses and children alike, is similar.
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What is Mimi short for?

Mimi is a feminine given name and a shorter form (hypocorism) of the given names Miriam, Emilia or Naomi.
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