Ok, I have heard this term in regards to creativity especially in children. I think it is either Cajun or Creole in origin, but I cannot seem to find an actual definition for it. I know that yaya is Greek for grandmother and it is a word in several languages, but I am really just interested in it the way it would be used in New Orleans. I would be greatly appreciative if anyone can point me to a place where I can find an actual written definition. Thanks! T
2006-11-05 14:05:21 · 4 answers · asked by twolfe1313 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yaya is GranMother in Greek lenguaje.
2006-11-05 14:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by Perla 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Spain is used yaya, to call our Grandmother (it's like mom to call our mother in english...) and yayo for our Grandfather.
I think in French is the same, so there you've the origin in New Orleans...
2006-11-05 22:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by esther c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Guadeloupean creole, it's a little sea shell which gets stuck on rocks.
2006-11-06 12:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by fabee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yaya means "Nanny" or a babysitter.
2006-11-06 01:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋