What does Dannaya mean?

Yɛrɛtanga, ka i yɛrɛ ɲɛnabɔ (Self-confidence, taking care of yourself) For example: "Dannaya ka fisa ni dɛmɛ ɲinini ye. (Self-reliance is better than asking for help.)"

Where does the slang word Dannaya come from?

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

What are other meanings of Dannaya?

Dannaya can also mean: Ala danmaya, confiance en Dieu (God trust, faith in God)

Dannaya

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Dannaya definition 1

Yɛrɛtanga, ka i yɛrɛ ɲɛnabɔ (Self-confidence, taking care of yourself)

"Dannaya ka fisa ni dɛmɛ ɲinini ye. (Self-reliance is better than asking for help.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Dannaya definition 2

Ala danmaya, confiance en Dieu (God trust, faith in God)

"Dannaya de ka fisa ni siran ye. (Faith is better than fear.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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