Names that mean grandmother

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Grandmother in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean grandmother


  1. Chelinda The name Chelinda is of Arthurian Legend origin and means "Tristan's grandmother".
  2. Chelinde The name Chelinde is of Arthurian Legend origin and means "Tristan's grandmother".

2. Girl names that mean grandmother


  1. Abiba The name Abiba is of African origin and means "Child Born After Grandmother Died".
  2. Maea The name Maea is of Greek origin and means "The creative power of God; Mother, Grandmother; Great.".
  3. Melaniya The name Melaniya is of Russian origin and means "the Greek Melaina, which is from the root melas black, dark. The name was made popular throughout Europe through its association with two 5th-century Roman saints, a grandmother and granddaughter remembered for their piety and good works for the poor".
  4. Nekoma The name Nekoma is of North American Indian origin and means "Grandmother".
  5. Nnena The name Nnena is of African origin and means "Like Grandmother".
  6. Nnenaya The name Nnenaya is of African origin and means "She who is like her father's mother (maternal grandmother.) (Ibo)".
  7. Nnenia The name Nnenia is of African origin and means "Looks Like Grandmother".
  8. Ruthie The name Ruthie is of Hebrew origin and means "Diminutive of Ruth: Companion, friend, vision of beauty. In the Bible, Ruth the Moabitess was the great grandmother of King David.".