Fijian Words for Family Members: Learn Common Family Vocabulary

Learn Fijian Words for Family Members

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In this lesson, we focus on Fijian words for family members, teaching essential vocabulary you can use in everyday conversations. Learning family-related terms is a powerful way to build confidence in speaking Fijian and deepen your understanding of Fijian culture.

You will learn important words such as “Tinaqu” (Mother) and “Makubuqu” (Grandchild), along with other key family terms that are commonly used.

If you would like to continue improving your Fijian language skills, visit our dedicated Fijian Language Video Page, where you will find additional videos, vocabulary lessons, and cultural learning materials.

Explore our full list of Fijian family vocabulary below and build your understanding of common family terms used in everyday conversations.

Family

• Family – Vuvale

• Father – Tamaqu

• Mother – Tinaqu

• Parents – Tubutubu

• Husband – Turaga na watina

• Wife – Marama na watina

• Son – Luvequ Tagane

• Daughter – Luvequ Yalewa

• Baby – Gone dramidrami

• Boy – Tagane

• Girl – Yalewa

• Grandfather – Tukaqu

• Grandmother – Tubuqu

• Grandchild – Makubuqu

• Brother – Ganequ

• Sister – Taciqu

• Nephew – Vugoqu Tagane

• Niece – Vugoqu Yalewa

• Aunty – Nei

• Uncle – Momo