What does Kichwani mean?

Kichwani/sehemu ya juu (In head/upper part) For example: "Kichwani kuna mawazo mengi (In head there are many thoughts)"

Where does the slang word Kichwani come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kichwani?

Kichwani can also mean: Kwa akili (In mind)

Kichwani

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kichwani definition 1

Kichwani/sehemu ya juu (In head/upper part)

"Kichwani kuna mawazo mengi (In head there are many thoughts)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kichwani definition 2

Kwa akili (In mind)

"Kichwani nina mpango mzuri (In mind I have good plan)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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