Gives one an identity and status, It identifies you from other people Unlike the English like grandparent, uncles and aunt, Asians have particular names for each kin. Such as in the Gujratis, Father's parents are Dada and dadi, Mother's parents are nana and nani. Father's brother is kaka(chacha) and kaki(chachi Mother's brother is mama and mami Father's sister is faiji and husband fuaji Mother's sister is masi and masaji. Even the niece and nephew are identified differently. It is also said that a Mother's sister is almost your mother. I don't like when my kins call me aunty. I may be uncle or aunty for others but I want to maintain my particular status with you, So others can know how closely related I am to you. 6/3/2024