What does Barkeel (blessed one) mean?

Blessed person For example: "Barkeel nga, Yàlla nala gu (You're blessed, may God keep you)"

Where does the slang word Barkeel (blessed one) come from?

Barkeel (blessed one) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Barkeel (blessed one)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Barkeel (blessed one) definition 1

Blessed person

"Barkeel nga, Yàlla nala gu (You're blessed, may God keep you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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