Sister; older woman For example: "Dada, meɖekuku (Sister, please)"

Where does the slang word Dada come from?

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

What are other meanings of Dada?

Dada can also mean: Maman (Mother)

Dada

🇹🇬 Togo Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Dada definition 1

Sister; older woman

"Dada, meɖekuku (Sister, please)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Dada definition 2

Maman (Mother)

"Dadã le nu ɖam. (Mother is cooking.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇬 Togo
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Dada 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sister (informal)

"Dada, naomba msaada (Sister, I need help)"

Dada 🇧🇯 Benin

Dàdá (Père/Father)

"Dada ce ka azɔ (Mon père travaille/My father works)"

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🌍 "Dada" Across Africa

This word is also used in 5 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Dada 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sister (informal)

Dada 🇧🇯 Benin

Dàdá (Père/Father)

Dada 🇧🇮 Burundi

Dada (Sister - from Swahili)

Dada 🇰🇲 Comoros

Sœur (Sister)

Dada 🇨🇩 DR Congo

Sœur (Sister) - Swahili

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