What is another word for ouma?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
"Ouma" is a South African term used to refer to a grandmother or an elderly woman. Synonyms for this word could include "granny", "nanna", "grandma", "abuela", "nonna", "oma", "babcia", or "halmoni". These terms vary across different cultures and languages but share the same meaning as "ouma". Other variations of "ouma" may include "gogo" in Zulu, "magogo" in Setswana, and "bakoko" in Sotho. Regardless of the specific term used, these synonyms signify respect and endearment for the elder women in our lives, who hold important roles in shaping who we are and maintaining family traditions.
