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Persian
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Suffix
ـجان • (-jân)
- suffix expressing intimacy, roughly equivalent to dear or darling, attached to a name or title
- مامان جون ― mâmân jun ― dear mom; mommy
- خاله جون ― xâle jun ― dear aunt; auntie
Usage notes
- Older family members are typically called by their relative position plus the suffix ـجان / ـجون. For example, an older brother might be called داداش جون (dâdâš jun).