What does Ehame mean?

Jealousy (Envy) For example: "Ehame kalinawa. (Jealousy is not good.)"

Where does the slang word Ehame come from?

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

Ehame

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ehame definition 1

Jealousy (Envy)

"Ehame kalinawa. (Jealousy is not good.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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