Meaning of PAATI / PAATIYAR

PAATI / PAATIYAR

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பாட்டி / பாட்டியார்

A grandmother, a female ancestor two generations removed. Example: The 'paati' narrated stories of the family's history and their connection to the ancestral land. This term reflects the importance of family lineage and the respect for elders in Tamil culture. In the context of land ownership, grandmothers may play a role in passing down oral histories and traditions associated with the property.