Punjabi family relationships
Pota vs Dohta: what is the difference?
Pota is your son's son, while Dohta is your daughter's son. Both are grandsons, but Punjabi names the male-line and female-line routes separately.
Side-by-side definitions
ਪੋਤਾ
Pota means son's son in Punjabi.
Use Pota when your grandson is your son's son.
ਦੋਹਤਾ
Dohta means daughter's son in Punjabi.
Use Dohta when your grandson is your daughter's son.
Where each person sits in the family
Both paths end at a grandson. The Pota path goes through your Son, while the Dohta path goes through your Daughter, so the middle generation determines the word.
The difference at a glance
| Term | Exact relationship | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ਪੋਤਾPota | son's son | When your grandson is your son's son |
| ਦੋਹਤਾDohta | daughter's son | When your grandson is your daughter's son |
Easy way to remember
Pota comes through your son. Dohta comes through your daughter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Pota and Dohta?
Pota is your son's son, while Dohta is your daughter's son. Both are grandsons, but Punjabi names the male-line and female-line routes separately.
Are Pota and Dohta the same relationship?
No. Pota means son's son, while Dohta means daughter's son. Pota comes through your son. Dohta comes through your daughter.
Which side of the family are Pota and Dohta on?
Both paths end at a grandson. The Pota path goes through your Son, while the Dohta path goes through your Daughter, so the middle generation determines the word. These are the specific Punjabi kinship paths.
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