What does Jiran mean?

Nas janb beit (Neighbors) For example: "El jiran kweisin hina (The neighbors are good here)"

Where does the slang word Jiran come from?

Jiran is a slang term from South Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Sudan and across Africa.

Jiran

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jiran definition 1

Nas janb beit (Neighbors)

"El jiran kweisin hina (The neighbors are good here)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Jiran 🇱🇾 Libya

جيران (Neighbors)

"Jiran mlah (جيران ملاح) (Good neighbors)"

Jiran 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Jiran (Neighbors)

"Jiran el houma (Neighborhood neighbors)"

🇸🇸 About South Sudan Slang

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🌍 "Jiran" Across Africa

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

Jiran 🇱🇾 Libya

جيران (Neighbors)

Jiran 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Jiran (Neighbors)

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