The mother of one’s mother is called a maternal grandmother. This term distinguishes her from the paternal grandmother, the father’s mother. It is used in family trees, legal documents, and everyday conversation to specify lineage. Both grandchildren and their parents benefit from this clear relationship identifier, aiding in genealogy, inheritance, and cultural storytelling.
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