👨👩👧 Family Vocabulary in Hindi: 100+ Family Members & Relationship Words
Learn Hindi family vocabulary with Hindi words, Roman Hindi pronunciation, English meanings, useful example sentences, and real-life speaking practice. Learn how to say mother, father, brother, sister, parents, children, grandparents, relatives, and more in natural everyday Hindi.
If you want to speak everyday Hindi naturally, learning family and relationship words is essential.
In Hindi, family relationships are especially important because Hindi often uses specific words for different relatives. For example, your father's brother is चाचा (Chacha), while your mother's brother is मामा (Maama).
This guide will help you learn the most useful Hindi family vocabulary step by step, with Hindi script + Roman Hindi + English meaning + example sentences.
Quick Hindi Family Vocabulary
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| परिवार | Parivaar | Family |
| माँ | Maa | Mother |
| पिता | Pita | Father |
| माता-पिता | Maata-Pita | Parents |
| बेटा | Beta | Son |
| बेटी | Beti | Daughter |
| बच्चा | Bachcha | Child |
| बच्चे | Bachche | Children |
| भाई | Bhaai | Brother |
| बहन | Bahan | Sister |
| पति | Pati | Husband |
| पत्नी | Patni | Wife |
| दादा | Daada | Paternal grandfather |
| दादी | Daadi | Paternal grandmother |
| नाना | Naana | Maternal grandfather |
| नानी | Naani | Maternal grandmother |
| चाचा | Chaacha | Father's younger brother |
| ताऊ | Taau | Father's elder brother |
| चाची | Chaachi | Father's younger brother's wife |
| ताई | Taai | Father's elder brother's wife |
| मामा | Maama | Mother's brother |
| मामी | Maami | Mother's brother's wife |
| मौसी | Mausi | Mother's sister |
| मौसा | Mausa | Mother's sister's husband |
| रिश्तेदार | Rishtedaar | Relative |
👨👩👧 1. Immediate Family Members
These are the most important family words to learn first.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| परिवार | Parivaar | Family | मेरा परिवार बड़ा है। — Mera parivaar bada hai. — My family is big. |
| माँ | Maa | Mother | मेरी माँ घर पर हैं। — Meri maa ghar par hain. — My mother is at home. |
| पिता | Pita | Father | मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं। — Mere pita shikshak hain. — My father is a teacher. |
| माता-पिता | Maata-Pita | Parents | मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं। — Mere maata-pita Delhi mein rehte hain. — My parents live in Delhi. |
| बेटा | Beta | Son | उनका बेटा डॉक्टर है। — Unka beta doctor hai. — Their son is a doctor. |
| बेटी | Beti | Daughter | उनकी बेटी स्कूल जाती है। — Unki beti school jaati hai. — Their daughter goes to school. |
| बच्चा | Bachcha | Child | बच्चा सो रहा है। — Bachcha so raha hai. — The child is sleeping. |
| बच्चे | Bachche | Children | बच्चे खेल रहे हैं। — Bachche khel rahe hain. — The children are playing. |
| भाई | Bhaai | Brother | मेरा भाई बड़ा है। — Mera bhaai bada hai. — My brother is older. |
| बहन | Bahan | Sister | मेरी बहन छात्रा है। — Meri bahan chhaatra hai. — My sister is a student. |
| पति | Pati | Husband | उसके पति ऑफिस में हैं। — Uske pati office mein hain. — Her husband is at the office. |
| पत्नी | Patni | Wife | उसकी पत्नी डॉक्टर है। — Uski patni doctor hai. — His wife is a doctor. |
👴👵 2. Grandparents in Hindi
Hindi distinguishes between paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents.
This is an important difference for Hindi learners.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| दादा | Daada | Father's father |
| दादी | Daadi | Father's mother |
| नाना | Naana | Mother's father |
| नानी | Naani | Mother's mother |
Examples
मेरे दादा गाँव में रहते हैं।
Mere daada gaanv mein rehte hain.
My grandfather lives in the village.
मेरी दादी बहुत प्यारी हैं।
Meri daadi bahut pyaari hain.
My grandmother is very sweet.
मेरे नाना दिल्ली में रहते थे।
Mere naana Delhi mein rehte the.
My maternal grandfather used to live in Delhi.
मेरी नानी हमारे साथ रहती हैं।
Meri naani hamaare saath rehti hain.
My maternal grandmother lives with us.
💡 Easy Memory Trick
दादा / दादी → Father's side
नाना / नानी → Mother's side
👨👩👦 3. Uncles & Aunts in Hindi
This is where Hindi family vocabulary becomes especially interesting.
Hindi has different words for relatives depending on their relationship to you.
Father's Side
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| ताऊ | Taau | Father's elder brother |
| ताई | Taai | Father's elder brother's wife |
| चाचा | Chaacha | Father's younger brother |
| चाची | Chaachi | Father's younger brother's wife |
| बुआ | Bua | Father's sister |
| फूफा | Phoopha | Father's sister's husband |
Mother's Side
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| मामा | Maama | Mother's brother |
| मामी | Maami | Mother's brother's wife |
| मौसी | Mausi | Mother's sister |
| मौसा | Mausa | Mother's sister's husband |
Example Sentences
मेरे चाचा मुंबई में रहते हैं।
Mere chaacha Mumbai mein rehte hain.
My uncle lives in Mumbai.
मेरी चाची बहुत अच्छा खाना बनाती हैं।
Meri chaachi bahut achchha khaana banaati hain.
My aunt cooks very good food.
मेरी बुआ दिल्ली में रहती हैं।
Meri bua Delhi mein rehti hain.
My paternal aunt lives in Delhi.
मेरे मामा शिक्षक हैं।
Mere maama shikshak hain.
My maternal uncle is a teacher.
मेरी मौसी हमारे घर आई हैं।
Meri mausi hamaare ghar aayi hain.
My maternal aunt has come to our home.
👦👧 4. Brothers & Sisters
Hindi can also describe whether a sibling is older or younger.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| बड़ा भाई | Bada bhaai | Older brother |
| छोटा भाई | Chhota bhaai | Younger brother |
| बड़ी बहन | Badi bahan | Older sister |
| छोटी बहन | Chhoti bahan | Younger sister |
| छोटे भाई-बहन | Chhote bhaai-bahan | Younger siblings |
| भाई-बहन | Bhaai-bahan | Siblings |
Examples
मेरी बड़ी बहन शादीशुदा है।
Meri badi bahan shaadishuda hai.
My older sister is married.
मेरा छोटा भाई स्कूल में पढ़ता है।
Mera chhota bhaai school mein padhta hai.
My younger brother studies at school.
मेरी छोटी बहन बहुत होशियार है।
Meri chhoti bahan bahut hoshiyaar hai.
My younger sister is very smart.
👶 5. Children & Next Generation
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| बच्चा | Bachcha | Child |
| बच्चे | Bachche | Children |
| लड़का | Ladka | Boy |
| लड़की | Ladki | Girl |
| बेटा | Beta | Son |
| बेटी | Beti | Daughter |
| पोता | Pota | Grandson — son's son |
| पोती | Poti | Granddaughter — son's daughter |
| नाती | Naati | Grandson — daughter's son |
| नातिन | Naatin | Granddaughter — daughter's daughter |
Example
मेरे दो बच्चे हैं।
Mere do bachche hain.
I have two children.
उनका एक बेटा और एक बेटी है।
Unka ek beta aur ek beti hai.
They have one son and one daughter.
💍 6. Marriage & Relationships
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| पति | Pati | Husband |
| पत्नी | Patni | Wife |
| दूल्हा | Dulha | Groom |
| दुल्हन | Dulhan | Bride |
| शादी | Shaadi | Marriage / Wedding |
| विवाहित | Vivaahit | Married |
| अविवाहित | Avivaahit | Unmarried |
| ससुर | Sasur | Father-in-law |
| सास | Saas | Mother-in-law |
| दामाद | Daamaad | Son-in-law |
| बहू | Bahu | Daughter-in-law |
| जेठ | Jeth | Husband's elder brother |
| देवर | Devar | Husband's younger brother |
| जेठानी | Jethaani | Husband's elder brother's wife |
| देवरानी | Devaraani | Husband's younger brother's wife |
| ननद | Nanad | Husband's sister |
| साला | Saala | Wife's brother |
| साली | Saali | Wife's sister |
Note: Hindi kinship terms can vary somewhat by region and family. The words above are common Hindi terms, but learners may hear regional alternatives.
Hindi vocabulary for family
👨👩👧 7. Relatives & Extended Family
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| रिश्तेदार | Rishtedaar | Relative |
| संबंधी | Sambandhi | Relative / Relation |
| परिवार का सदस्य | Parivaar ka sadasya | Family member |
| करीबी रिश्तेदार | Kareebi rishtedaar | Close relative |
| दूर का रिश्तेदार | Door ka rishtedaar | Distant relative |
| परिवार | Parivaar | Family |
| खानदान | Khaandaan | Family / lineage |
| वंश | Vansh | Lineage / dynasty |
| रिश्ते | Rishte | Relationships |
| रिश्तेदारी | Rishtedaari | Kinship / relationship |
Useful sentences
मेरे बहुत सारे रिश्तेदार हैं।
Mere bahut saare rishtedaar hain.
I have many relatives.
हमारे रिश्तेदार गाँव में रहते हैं।
Hamaare rishtedaar gaanv mein rehte hain.
Our relatives live in the village.
वह मेरे करीबी रिश्तेदार हैं।
Wah mere kareebi rishtedaar hain.
He/She is my close relative.
🗣️ 8. Useful Family Questions in Hindi
These questions are extremely useful in everyday conversations.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| आपके परिवार में कितने लोग हैं? | Aapke parivaar mein kitne log hain? | How many people are there in your family? |
| आपके कितने भाई-बहन हैं? | Aapke kitne bhaai-bahan hain? | How many siblings do you have? |
| आपके माता-पिता कहाँ रहते हैं? | Aapke maata-pita kahaan rehte hain? | Where do your parents live? |
| आपके बच्चे हैं? | Aapke bachche hain? | Do you have children? |
| आपका भाई क्या करता है? | Aapka bhaai kya karta hai? | What does your brother do? |
| आपकी बहन क्या करती है? | Aapki bahan kya karti hai? | What does your sister do? |
| आपके परिवार में कौन-कौन है? | Aapke parivaar mein kaun-kaun hai? | Who all are in your family? |
| आपके रिश्तेदार कहाँ रहते हैं? | Aapke rishtedaar kahaan rehte hain? | Where do your relatives live? |
🧩 9. Essential Sentence Patterns
Instead of memorizing individual words, learn these patterns.
Pattern 1: मेरा / मेरी
मेरा भाई
Mera bhaai
My brother
मेरी बहन
Meri bahan
My sister
Pattern 2: मेरे / मेरी
मेरे माता-पिता
Mere maata-pita
My parents
मेरे भाई-बहन
Mere bhaai-bahan
My siblings
Pattern 3: मेरे परिवार में...
मेरे परिवार में चार लोग हैं।
Mere parivaar mein chaar log hain.
There are four people in my family.
Pattern 4: मेरे पास...
For possession:
मेरे दो भाई हैं।
Mere do bhaai hain.
I have two brothers.
मेरी एक बहन है।
Meri ek bahan hai.
I have one sister.
Hindi family vocabulary with English
💬 10. Mini Family Conversation
A: आपके परिवार में कितने लोग हैं?
Aapke parivaar mein kitne log hain?
How many people are there in your family?
B: मेरे परिवार में पाँच लोग हैं।
Mere parivaar mein paanch log hain.
There are five people in my family.
A: आपके कितने भाई-बहन हैं?
Aapke kitne bhaai-bahan hain?
How many siblings do you have?
B: मेरे दो भाई और एक बहन है।
Mere do bhaai aur ek bahan hai.
I have two brothers and one sister.
A: आपके माता-पिता कहाँ रहते हैं?
Aapke maata-pita kahaan rehte hain?
Where do your parents live?
B: वे हमारे साथ रहते हैं।
Ve hamaare saath rehte hain.
They live with us.
family vocabulary in Hindi
🗣️ 11. Real-Life Family Introduction
Here's a simple introduction learners can practice:
नमस्ते! मेरा नाम राहुल है। मेरे परिवार में पाँच लोग हैं। मेरे माता-पिता, मेरे दो भाई और मैं। मेरे पिता एक शिक्षक हैं और मेरी माँ घर पर काम करती हैं। मेरा बड़ा भाई नौकरी करता है और मेरा छोटा भाई कॉलेज में पढ़ता है। हम सब साथ रहते हैं।
Namaste! Mera naam Rahul hai. Mere parivaar mein paanch log hain. Mere maata-pita, mere do bhaai aur main. Mere pita ek shikshak hain aur meri maa ghar par kaam karti hain. Mera bada bhaai naukri karta hai aur mera chhota bhaai college mein padhta hai. Hum sab saath rehte hain.
English:
Hello! My name is Rahul. There are five people in my family: my parents, my two brothers, and me. My father is a teacher and my mother works at home. My older brother has a job and my younger brother studies in college. We all live together.
Hindi family words with Roman Hindi
⚠️ 12. Common Mistakes Hindi Learners Make
❌ Mistake 1: Using only "Uncle"
English uses uncle for several different relationships.
Hindi distinguishes them:
Father's elder brother → ताऊ (Taau)
Father's younger brother → चाचा (Chaacha)
Mother's brother → मामा (Maama)
❌ Mistake 2: Confusing दादा and नाना
Remember:
दादा = Father's father
नाना = Mother's father
❌ Mistake 3: Forgetting gender agreement
मेरा भाई
Mera bhaai
मेरी बहन
Meri bahan
The possessive word changes according to the noun.
🧠 13. Quick Quiz
Choose the correct Hindi word.
1. Mother
A. बहन
B. माँ
C. बेटी
2. Mother's brother
A. चाचा
B. मामा
C. ताऊ
3. Father's sister
A. बुआ
B. मौसी
C. मामी
4. Mother's mother
A. दादी
B. नानी
C. ताई
5. Younger brother
A. बड़ा भाई
B. छोटा भाई
C. बड़ा बेटा
Answers
1 — B. माँ (Maa)
2 — B. मामा (Maama)
3 — A. बुआ (Bua)
4 — B. नानी (Naani)
5 — B. छोटा भाई (Chhota bhaai)
🎤 14. Speaking Practice
Now speak about your own family in Hindi.
Complete these sentences:
1. मेरा नाम ______ है।
Mera naam ______ hai.
2. मेरे परिवार में ______ लोग हैं।
Mere parivaar mein ______ log hain.
3. मेरे ______ भाई हैं।
Mere ______ bhaai hain.
4. मेरी ______ बहन है।
Meri ______ bahan hai.
5. मेरे माता-पिता ______ में रहते हैं।
Mere maata-pita ______ mein rehte hain.
6. मेरा परिवार ______ है।
Mera parivaar ______ hai.
Try to speak your answers without reading the English translation.
family words in Hindi
Family Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Immediate Family
माँ — Maa — Mother
पिता — Pita — Father
भाई — Bhaai — Brother
बहन — Bahan — Sister
बेटा — Beta — Son
बेटी — Beti — Daughter
Grandparents
दादा — Daada — Father's father
दादी — Daadi — Father's mother
नाना — Naana — Mother's father
नानी — Naani — Mother's mother
Father's Side
ताऊ — Taau — Father's elder brother
चाचा — Chaacha — Father's younger brother
बुआ — Bua — Father's sister
Mother's Side
मामा — Maama — Mother's brother
मौसी — Mausi — Mother's sister
General
परिवार — Parivaar — Family
रिश्तेदार — Rishtedaar — Relative
माता-पिता — Maata-Pita — Parents
बच्चे — Bachche — Children
🌟 Final Challenge
Can you introduce your family in 5–7 Hindi sentences?
Try using:
परिवार • माता-पिता • भाई • बहन • बेटा • बेटी • रिश्तेदार
Example:
मेरे परिवार में चार लोग हैं। मेरे माता-पिता, मेरा भाई और मैं। मेरे पिता शिक्षक हैं। मेरी माँ डॉक्टर हैं। मेरा भाई कॉलेज में पढ़ता है। हम सब साथ रहते हैं।
Mere parivaar mein chaar log hain. Mere maata-pita, mera bhaai aur main. Mere pita shikshak hain. Meri maa doctor hain. Mera bhaai college mein padhta hai. Hum sab saath rehte hain.
family members in Hindi
🔗 What's Next?
Now that you know the most important family vocabulary in Hindi, it's time to use these words in real conversations.
👉 Next Lesson: Talking About Your Family
You will learn how to introduce your family, describe family members, ask questions about someone's family, and have a natural Hindi conversation about family.
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FAQ Questions
1. What is family called in Hindi?
Family is परिवार (Parivaar) in Hindi.
2. How do you say mother and father in Hindi?
Mother is माँ (Maa) and father is पिता (Pita). In everyday speech, पापा (Papa) is also commonly used for father.
3. How do you say brother and sister in Hindi?
Brother is भाई (Bhaai) and sister is बहन (Bahan).
4. What is the Hindi word for parents?
Parents are माता-पिता (Maata-Pita).
5. What is uncle called in Hindi?
The word depends on the relationship. Common terms include चाचा (Chaacha) for father's younger brother, ताऊ (Taau) for father's elder brother, and मामा (Maama) for mother's brother.
6.What is aunt called in Hindi?
Hindi uses different words depending on the relationship, such as चाची (Chaachi), ताई (Taai), बुआ (Bua), मामी (Maami), and मौसी (Mausi).
7. What is the difference between Dada and Nana?
दादा (Daada) is your father's father, while नाना (Naana) is your mother's father.
8. What is the difference between Dadi and Nani?
दादी (Daadi) is your father's mother, while नानी (Naani) is your mother's mother.
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After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
✅ Name common family members in Hindi
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✅ Ask basic questions about someone's family
✅ Build simple sentences about your own family
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