What does Mami wata mean?

Sirène, esprit de l'eau (Mermaid, water spirit) For example: "C'est mami wata! (It's a mermaid!)"

Where does the slang word Mami wata come from?

Mami wata is a slang term from Gabon. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gabon and across Africa.

Mami wata

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sirène, esprit de l'eau (Mermaid, water spirit)

"C'est mami wata! (It's a mermaid!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Mami Wata 🇹🇬 Togo

Esprit de l'eau (Water spirit)

"Mami Wata le tsi gãwo me. (Mami Wata is in big waters.)"

Mamie Watta 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

Sirène, femme mystique (Mermaid, mystical woman)

"On dit qu'elle est comme Mamie Watta (They say she's like a mermaid)"

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Mami Wata 🇹🇬 Togo

Esprit de l'eau (Water spirit)

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