What does Imana mean?

Imana (God) For example: "Imana ishimwe! (Praise God!)"

Where does the slang word Imana come from?

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

What are other meanings of Imana?

Imana can also mean: Imana ikunda aburundi (God loves Burundians)

Imana

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Imana definition 1

Imana (God)

"Imana ishimwe! (Praise God!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Imana definition 2

Imana ikunda aburundi (God loves Burundians)

"Imana iduhe umugisha (God bless us)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇮 Burundi
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Imana 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Nyagasani (God)

"Imana ishimwe. (God be praised.)"

Iman 🇸🇩 Sudan

Iman (Faith)

"Iman qawi (Strong faith)"

🇧🇮 About Burundi Slang

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🌍 "Imana" Across Africa

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

Imana 🇷🇼 Rwanda

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