What does Ikiyaga mean?

Urwunge rw'amazi (Lake) For example: "Ikiyaga cya Kivu. (Lake Kivu.)"

Where does the slang word Ikiyaga come from?

Ikiyaga 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 Ikiyaga?

Ikiyaga can also mean: Ikiyaga (Lake)

Ikiyaga

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ikiyaga definition 1

Urwunge rw'amazi (Lake)

"Ikiyaga cya Kivu. (Lake Kivu.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Ikiyaga definition 2

Ikiyaga (Lake)

"Ikiyaga kinini. (Big lake.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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