Hindi family relationships
Naati vs Pota: what is the difference?
Naati is your daughter's son, while Pota is your son's son in Hindi. Both are grandsons, but the word changes according to whether your daughter or son is the parent.
Side-by-side definitions
नाती
Naati means daughter's son in Hindi.
Use Naati when your grandson is your daughter's son.
पोता
Pota means son's son in Hindi.
Use Pota when your grandson is your son's son.
Where each person sits in the family
Both paths travel down two generations. Go through Daughter to reach Naati, or through Son to reach Pota, making the middle person the key distinction.
The difference at a glance
| Term | Exact relationship | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| नातीNaati | daughter's son | When your grandson is your daughter's son |
| पोताPota | son's son | When your grandson is your son's son |
Easy way to remember
Naati comes through your daughter. Pota comes through your son.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Naati and Pota?
Naati is your daughter's son, while Pota is your son's son in Hindi. Both are grandsons, but the word changes according to whether your daughter or son is the parent.
Are Naati and Pota the same relationship?
No. Naati means daughter's son, while Pota means son's son. Naati comes through your daughter. Pota comes through your son.
Which side of the family are Naati and Pota on?
Both paths travel down two generations. Go through Daughter to reach Naati, or through Son to reach Pota, making the middle person the key distinction. These are the specific Hindi kinship paths.
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