In Malayalam elder brother is called in different names like Chettan, Jeshtan, Ettan, Annan.
elder brother
The Malayalam word chettan means elder brother
In Malayalam, elder brother is called "ചേട്ടന്" (chettan).
Ajayan = invincible person. Achchayan = elder brother.
brother= sahodaran( not commonly used in spoken malayalam) Elder brother = chettan younger brother = aniyan
elder brother (also used to address any elder man)
meaning of the Malayalam word anujan is -- " YOUNGER BROTHER "
little brother
Big brother (respectfully).
husband/big brother./ any male elder than oneself. Word use as a respect.
The elder-flower is the flower of elder (sambucus) plant. Since it does not have an exact Malayalam word, the flower is called as 'elder pushpam' or 'elder poovu'.
your brother or sister