What does Fanya mean?

Do; make For example: "Fanya haraka (Hurry up)"

Where does the slang word Fanya come from?

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

Fanya

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fanya definition 1

Do; make

"Fanya haraka (Hurry up)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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