What does Binamu mean?

Binamu/jamaa (Cousin/relative) For example: "Binamu yangu amekuja kutoka Moshi (My cousin came from Moshi)"

Where does the slang word Binamu come from?

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

Binamu

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Binamu/jamaa (Cousin/relative)

"Binamu yangu amekuja kutoka Moshi (My cousin came from Moshi)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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