परनातीParnatiGreat-Grandson (Daughter's side)
Parnati (परनाती) is your great-grandson through your daughter's line — the son of your Naati or Naatin, three generations below you on the maternal-descent side of a Hindi family. It extends Naati, your daughter's son, with the prefix par- for one more generation.
Who is your Parnati?
Hindi never merges the daughter's descendants into the son's line; a daughter traditionally moved to her husband's household at marriage, so her children and grandchildren visit their Nana-Nani's home as cherished guests rather than residents. That guest status shapes the relationship: a Parnati is indulged, fed his favourite food, and rarely scolded. Having great-grandchildren on both sides is spoken of as a life fully blessed.
How it's used
Elders use Parnati when introducing or talking about the boy, while addressing him by name or with pet words like beta. You might hear: "हमारा परनाती छुट्टियों में हमारे पास आया है" (Hamara parnati chhuttiyon mein hamare paas aaya hai) — Our great-grandson has come to stay with us for the holidays.
Parnati vs similar terms
The mirror term is Parpota, the great-grandson who descends through your son instead of your daughter. Parnati is also one generation below Naati — your daughter's son — and his sister in the same line is called Parnatin.
Frequently asked questions
What does Parnati mean in Hindi?
Parnati (परनाती) means great-grandson on the daughter's side — the son of your daughter's child. The prefix par- added to Naati (daughter's son) marks the extra generation, keeping the maternal line distinct in the family tree.
What is the difference between Parnati and Parpota?
Both words mean great-grandson, but Parpota descends through your son's line while Parnati descends through your daughter's line. Hindi tracks which child connects you at every generation, so the two are never interchangeable.
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