What is the Telugu word for Uncle?

The Telugu word for Uncle depends on the relationship between you and the person:

* For your father's brother: Mama (మామ)

* For your mother's brother: Mamaya (మామయ్య)

* For your father's sister's husband: Babai (బాబాయి)

* For your mother's sister's husband: Mamudu (మామూడు)

* For an older man in general: Aava (అవ్వ) or Peddana (పెద్దనా)

It's important to be mindful of the specific relationship to use the correct term.