* Luyia (general term): *Nyina* or *Inya*
* Bukusu: *Nyina* or *Inya*
* Tiriki: *Nyina* or *Inya*
* Maragoli: *Nyina* or *Inya*
* Idakho: *Nyina* or *Inya*
Note: These terms can be used for both biological mothers and adoptive mothers.
It's important to remember that different dialects within the Luhya community may have slight variations in pronunciation or spelling.