Maastarji · Crossword № 6

Punjabi Family Names

15 × 14 · 7 across · 7 down · medium · Ages 9-13
Name
Date
Time
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14

Across

  1. 2 The Punjabi word for daughter, also written as 'Putri' in Gurmukhi.
  2. 3 The Punjabi word for son, often used by parents as a loving term of endearment.
  3. 8 Your father's father — one of the pillars of the Vadda Ghar, or paternal home.
  4. 9 The Punjabi word for sister — used for both older and younger sisters in the family.
  5. 10 Your mother's mother, known for the cozy comfort of the Nanka (maternal home).
  6. 12 Your father's younger brother, nicknamed the 'Fun Dad' for his playful, affectionate role in the family.
  7. 13 Your mother's brother; in Punjabi folklore he is the one who indulges children and offers a safe haven.

Down

  1. 1 The Punjabi title for an elder brother — a protector and guide in the family.
  2. 4 Your father's mother — matriarch of the Vadda Ghar alongside your paternal grandfather.
  3. 5 Your father's older brother, given the highest respect on dad's side — like a second grandfather and head of the clan.
  4. 6 Your sister's son — a nephew from the maternal sibling line.
  5. 7 Your mother's father, associated with the pampering warmth of the Nanka (maternal home).
  6. 11 Your father's sister, treated as the cherished daughter of the paternal home whenever she visits.
  7. 14 Your mother's sister, whose title comes from 'Maa-Si' — meaning she is like a second mother to you.