| ENGLISH | SWAHILI |
| Great Grandparents | Nyanya |
| Grandmother | Bibi |
| Grandfather | Babu |
| Father | Baba |
| Mother | Mama |
| Brother | Kaka |
| Sister | Dada |
| Paternal Uncle | Baba Mdogo / Baba Mkubwa |
| Maternal Aunt | Mama Mdogo / Mama Mkubwa |
| Maternal Uncle | Mjomba |
| Paternal Aunt/ Wife of uncle | Shangazi |
| Wife | Mke |
| Husband | Mme |
| Sister in Law (for girls only) | Wifi |
| Brother in law | Shemeji |
| Cousin | Binamu |
| Grandchild | Mjukuu |
| Great Grandchild | Kitukuu |
| Friend | Rafiki |
| Neighbor | Jirani |
| Relative | Ndugu |