nanaji

Um/Uma Indian kinship term meaning maternal grandfather — your mother's father. The '-ji' suffix is an honorific in Hindi and several other South Asian languages, conveying respect. 'Nana' alone is the base term for maternal grandfather, while 'nanaji' adds the respectful suffix appropriate for elders. The term is widely used across North India and the Indian diaspora, particularly in Hindi-speaking contexts, and carries a warm, affectionate tone.