What does Babalawo mean?

Prêtre traditionnel (Traditional priest) For example: "Babalawo sọ pé (Le prêtre dit que/The priest says that)"

Where does the slang word Babalawo come from?

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

Babalawo

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Babalawo definition 1

Prêtre traditionnel (Traditional priest)

"Babalawo sọ pé (Le prêtre dit que/The priest says that)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Babalawo 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Traditional priest (Medicine man)

"Go meet babalawo (Go meet the traditional priest)"

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Hangover (from Zulu ibhabhalazi).

"Eish, I’ve got a hectic babalas this morning."

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🌍 "Babalawo" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Babalawo 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Traditional priest (Medicine man)

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