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Tamil
Etymology
Borrowed from Telugu నాయన (nāyana).
Pronunciation
Noun
நைனா • (naiṉā) (Madras Bashai)
- father
- Synonyms: அப்பா (appā), தந்தை (tantai), தகப்பன் (takappaṉ), பிதா (pitā)
- a term of endearment elders use towards their children
Usage notes
Using this term towards fatherly figures outside the said zones is often considered rude and disrespectful.