abb- the formal use of the word 'father ' baba - the informal use of the word 'dad ' omm - the formal use of the word 'mother ' mama - the informal use of the word 'mom ' gedi - grandfather siti grandmother ebn ' - son bent- daughter hafeeda -granddaughter hafeed -grandson akh - brother okht - sister amm - uncle amma - aunt bent amm - niece on fathers side ebn ' amm - nephew on fathers side bent amma - niece on mothers side ebn ' amma - nephew on mothers side bent amty - female cousin from fathers side eben amty - male cousin from fathers side shebeen - godfather shebeena - godmother az-zayah or assegai - a pole weapon typically used for throwing or hurling .