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What to call Grandma in Irish

In Irish, grandma is usually Mamó or Móraí (said mah-MOH / MOH-ree) and grandpa is Daideó (said DAD-yoh). Spellings and pronunciations vary by region and by family, so ask which version yours uses.

Is Mamó the only word?

Families make these words their own. Many use a nickname a toddler first said, and that's the name that sticks. Ask your family which they use.

Grandma

  • Mamó
  • Móraí

Grandpa

  • Daideó

Decode Grandma's name

One of you has the code, the other has the key. Together you'll spell what Grandma is called in Irish.

AGrandparent's clues
Your decoder key
1A2B3C4D5E6F7G
8H9I10J11K12L13M14N
15O16P17Q18R19S20T21U
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