What does Gukunda mean?

Umukino w'abakobwa (Girls' game) For example: "Gukunda urutoki. (Playing with stones.)"

Where does the slang word Gukunda come from?

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

What are other meanings of Gukunda?

Gukunda can also mean: Gukunda (To love/like)

Gukunda

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Gukunda definition 1

Umukino w'abakobwa (Girls' game)

"Gukunda urutoki. (Playing with stones.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Gukunda definition 2

Gukunda (To love/like)

"Gukunda Imana. (Love God.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Gukunda 🇧🇮 Burundi

Gukunda (To love)

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"Gukundana cyane. (Love each other much.)"

🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

KASINARY has 1774 Rwanda slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Gukunda" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Gukunda 🇧🇮 Burundi

Gukunda (To love)

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