परपोतीParpotiGreat-Granddaughter (Son's side)
Parpoti (परपोती) is your great-granddaughter on the son's side — the daughter of your Pota, three generations below you in a Hindi family's paternal line. The prefix par- means one generation further, added to Poti, your son's daughter.
Who is your Parpoti?
Living to hold a Parpoti is regarded as a rare blessing in Hindi families, because it means four generations of one lineage are alive at once. The son's line traditionally carried the family name forward, so each of its generations earned a distinct word rather than a vague label like great-grandchild. Elders often say such a child has arrived to see off the oldest generation with joy.
How it's used
The term is mostly used by great-grandparents and elders describing the youngest generation, always with warmth rather than formality. A great-grandmother might say: "मेरी परपोती बिल्कुल अपनी दादी जैसी दिखती है" (Meri parpoti bilkul apni dadi jaisi dikhti hai) — My great-granddaughter looks exactly like her grandmother. The child simply answers to her name; the word describes the bond rather than serving as a form of address.
Parpoti vs similar terms
Parpoti is often confused with Parnatin, but the two sit on opposite sides of the family: a Parpoti descends through your son, while a Parnatin descends through your daughter. She is also one generation below your Poti, and her brother in the same line is your Parpota.
Frequently asked questions
What does Parpoti mean in Hindi?
Parpoti (परपोती) means great-granddaughter through the son's side of the family — the daughter of your grandson in the paternal line. It is formed from Poti (son's daughter) with the prefix par-, which pushes the relationship one generation further down.
What is the difference between Parpoti and Parnatin?
Both are great-granddaughters, but the line differs. A Parpoti descends through your son and his son, while a Parnatin descends through your daughter. Hindi keeps the two sides distinct all the way down the family tree.
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