What does Jambo mean?

Bonjour (Hello) - Swahili For example: "Jambo, habari gani? (Hello, how are you?)"

Where does the slang word Jambo come from?

Jambo is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Jambo

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Jambo definition 1

Bonjour (Hello) - Swahili

"Jambo, habari gani? (Hello, how are you?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Jambo 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Hello (tourist greeting)

"Jambo bwana! (Hello sir!)"

Jambo 🇰🇪 Kenya

Hujambo (Hello)

"Jambo bwana (Hello sir)"

🇨🇩 About DR Congo Slang

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🌍 "Jambo" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Jambo 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Hello (tourist greeting)

Jambo 🇰🇪 Kenya

Hujambo (Hello)

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