What Is Another Way to Say “Meemaw”?

Looking for synonyms for meemaw? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of other ways to say meemaw.

  • Grandmother
  • Grandma
  • Granny
  • Nana
  • Gram
  • Gran
  • Mimi
  • Nanny
  • Oma
  • Abuela
  • Nonna
  • Yaya
  • Bubbe
  • Gigi
  • Gammy
  • Memaw
  • Ouma
  • Baba
  • Mamaw
  • Nonny

Want to learn how to say meemaw professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.

1. Grandmother

Appropriate Use: A formal term for the mother of someone’s parent.
Example: “During the family day event, employees are encouraged to bring their grandmother along.”

2. Grandma

Appropriate Use: A commonly used, affectionate term for one’s grandmother.
Example: “Our CEO often shares stories about the lessons he learned from his grandma.”

3. Granny

Appropriate Use: An informal and affectionate term for a grandmother.
Example: “The best recipe in our cafeteria is the apple pie, a special from the founder’s granny.”

4. Nana

Appropriate Use: A familiar and affectionate term for grandmother, used in many English-speaking countries.
Example: “Many of our staff members learned their first baking skills from their nana.”

5. Gram

Appropriate Use: A shortened, affectionate form of grandmother.
Example: “The children’s book published by our company is dedicated to the author’s gram.”

6. Gran

Appropriate Use: Another affectionate, shortened term for grandmother.
Example: “Our community outreach program was inspired by the charitable work of the CEO’s gran.”

7. Mimi

Appropriate Use: A term used for grandmother, often perceived as youthful and fun.
Example: “The knitting club was initially founded by our employees’ Mimis and Grannies.”

8. Nanny

Appropriate Use: A term for grandmother; also used for a child’s caregiver.
Example: “Her nanny played a significant role in her upbringing and values.”

9. Oma

Appropriate Use: A German term for grandmother, also used in other countries.
Example: “At our international cultural festival, the Oma of one of our employees will be teaching German baking.”

10. Abuela

Appropriate Use: The Spanish word for grandmother.
Example: “Our latest ad campaign was inspired by the traditional stories told by our creative director’s abuela.”

11. Nonna

Appropriate Use: The Italian word for grandmother.
Example: “Our restaurant’s signature pasta dish is a recipe passed down from the owner’s nonna.”

12. Yaya

Appropriate Use: A Greek term for grandmother, denoting warmth and affection.
Example: “The Yaya of one of our staff members shared her traditional Greek embroidery techniques for our fashion line.”

13. Bubbe

Appropriate Use: A Yiddish term for grandmother.
Example: “Our book on family histories includes a touching story about the CEO’s bubbe.”

14. Gigi

Appropriate Use: An affectionate, modern term for grandmother.
Example: “The annual fun fair will have a special storytelling booth hosted by employees’ Gigis.”

15. Gammy

Appropriate Use: An affectionate term for grandmother, often used in the United States.
Example: “Our employee assistance program includes provisions for the care of family members, including Gammies.”

16. Memaw

Appropriate Use: A Southern U.S. term for grandmother, similar in use to Meemaw.
Example: “The family cookout event will feature barbecue recipes from our employees’ Memaws.”

17. Ouma

Appropriate Use: An Afrikaans term for grandmother, used in South Africa.
Example: “We have a special line of handcrafted gifts inspired by the traditions taught by our employees’ Oumas.”

18. Baba

Appropriate Use: A term for grandmother in various Slavic languages.
Example: “Our cultural diversity campaign includes an exhibit of quilts made by our staff members’ Babas.”

19. Mamaw

Appropriate Use: A term often used in the American South and Midwest for grandmother.
Example: “Mamaw’s stories of perseverance greatly influenced our community outreach initiatives.”

20. Nonny

Appropriate Use: An affectionate, informal term for grandmother.
Example: “The children’s corner in our office was beautifully decorated by one of our employee’s Nonnies.”

Linda Brown