Yup. In the South Indian language Tulu, "ma" root word (ie., Amme) is used to refer to the father and the "pa" for mother (ie.,Appe). Also, mama = Uncle in ma

Yup. In the South Indian language Tulu, "ma" root word (ie., Amme) is used to refer to the father and the "pa" for mother (ie.,Appe). Also, mama = Uncle in many Indian languages (both Dravidian and Indo-European).