Word for Auntie

[u/awesomebawsome]

What would you use to refer to an older woman who you're close to but not blood related (such as a coworker)

[u/sassa82]

First name + khanum

[u/awesomebawsome → u/sassa82]

Thank you

[u/xorsidan → u/awesomebawsome]

A slightly more workplace friendly version is "Khanoom + last name". I wouldn't go for auntie unless you've asked and they're fine with it.

[u/IBeenGoofed]

The word is Khaleh, but first you should ask if they’re comfortable with that term

[u/Slow-Cauliflower7667 → u/IBeenGoofed]

Khaleh is the word for maternal aunt. Paternal would be Ammeh :)

[u/xorsidan → u/Slow-Cauliflower7667]

Yes but in the case op mentioned people alwas go for Khale.

[u/awesomebawsome → u/IBeenGoofed]

Appreciate it, thank you!

[u/Slow-Cauliflower7667]

For me it would be Azeez. Literal translation is “dear” but I used for my grandmother.

[u/mrandMaMaD7]

ame vs khaleh