Immediate family
அக்கா
Akka
Elder sister
Family path
A sister older than you
A respectful, affectionate word for an older sister and, in many settings, an older woman you know well.
Tamil terms can differ by region, generation, and family custom. Ver uses the family path to make the intended relationship explicit.
Related terms
தங்கைThangaiYounger sisterA sister younger than youஅண்ணாAnnaElder brotherA brother older than youதம்பிThambiYounger brotherA brother younger than you