Arabic kinship calculator — what do I call them?
Arabic kinship is precise: your father's brother (عم) and your mother's brother (خال) are different words. This tool builds a relationship one step at a time and names it correctly.
Start from yourself and add relatives — father, mother, brother, son… — then read the exact term.
Start from you
← his/her mother
← his/her son
← his/her sister
← his/her father
This relative is your:
distant relative
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between عم and خال?
عم (ʿamm) is your father's brother — the paternal uncle. خال (khāl) is your mother's brother — the maternal uncle. Their feminine forms are عمة and خالة.
What do I call my cousin in Arabic?
There is no single word for cousin. You say ابن/ابنة العم (paternal uncle's son/daughter) or ابن/ابنة الخال (maternal uncle's son/daughter), and likewise for aunts (العمة / الخالة).
Does this tool store my family data?
No. It only labels the relationship chain you build — nothing is saved. To keep a real family tree, create a free Ancestorize account.