Formal:
* മ孫 (maanu): This is the most formal and respectful term for granddaughter. It is often used by older people or when addressing a granddaughter in a formal setting.
Informal:
* പേര് (pēr): This simply means "name" and is used by people who are close to the granddaughter, like parents, siblings, and close relatives. You would use the granddaughter's name instead of "pēr".
* കുട്ടി (kutți): This means "child" and is a common term of endearment for young children, including granddaughters.
* മോള് (mōl): This means "daughter" and is used by grandparents who are close to their granddaughter and treat her like their own daughter.
* കുഞ്ഞു (kuññu): This means "little one" and is a very affectionate term used for young children.
Other terms:
* പെണ്കുട്ടി (peṇkuṭṭi): This means "girl" and can be used to refer to a granddaughter, although it's less common than the other terms.
* മകള് (makal): This means "daughter" and can be used by grandparents to refer to their granddaughter, especially if they have a very close bond with her.
The best term to use will depend on the specific situation and the relationship between the speaker and the granddaughter.