What does Ariary mean?

Vola malagasy / Karaman (Malagasy money / Currency) For example: "Firy ariary io? (How many ariary is that?)"

Where does the slang word Ariary come from?

Ariary is a slang term from Madagascar. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Madagascar and across Africa.

Ariary

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ariary definition 1

Vola malagasy / Karaman (Malagasy money / Currency)

"Firy ariary io? (How many ariary is that?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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