What does Ilkishan mean?

Ng'ombe wa Maasai (Maasai cattle) For example: "Ilkishan ni utajiri wa Maasai (Ilkishan is wealth of Maasai)"

Where does the slang word Ilkishan come from?

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

Ilkishan

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ilkishan definition 1

Ng'ombe wa Maasai (Maasai cattle)

"Ilkishan ni utajiri wa Maasai (Ilkishan is wealth of Maasai)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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