Family Terms Glossary

Common words that appear in family tree work, Hindu tradition, and Telugu family conversations.

Vamsam

Family lineage, clan, or surname-based ancestral grouping.

Family tree. Literally, the tree of lineage.

House name or family surname used to identify a family line.

Ancestral sage lineage traditionally used in Hindu family identity and rituals.

Traditional almanac used to determine tithi, nakshatram, festivals, and auspicious timings.

Lunar day used in many festival and ritual calculations.

Birth star or lunar mansion, often recorded for family and ritual purposes.

Family deity traditionally worshipped by a family lineage.

Marriage or wedding.

Elder or senior person in the family context.