What does mahamba mean?

Espíritos familiares (Family spirits) For example: "Os mahamba estão zangados (The family spirits are angry)"

Where does the slang word mahamba come from?

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

mahamba

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Espíritos familiares (Family spirits)

"Os mahamba estão zangados (The family spirits are angry)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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