Elder woman (Respected woman) For example: "Mama no go gree (The elder woman won't agree)"

Where does the slang word Mama come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mama?

Mama can also mean: Mother (Mother)

Mama

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mama — definition 1

Elder woman (Respected woman)

"Mama no go gree (The elder woman won't agree)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Mama — definition 2

Mother (Mother)

"Mama dey kitchen (Mother is in the kitchen)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

↻ Similar Words

Mama 🇹🇬 Togo

Mother; older woman

"Mama na nu ɖu (Mother, give me food)"

Mama 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Manman (Mother)

"Mon mama pe vini (My mother is coming)"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Mama is part of the everyday slang used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1854 Nigeria slang words collected from native speakers.

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