What does Maombi mean?

Maombi/sala (Prayer/worship) For example: "Maombi ya asubuhi ni muhimu (Morning prayers are important)"

Where does the slang word Maombi come from?

Maombi 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 Maombi?

Maombi can also mean: Maombi/kuomba (Prayers/requesting)

Maombi

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Maombi definition 1

Maombi/sala (Prayer/worship)

"Maombi ya asubuhi ni muhimu (Morning prayers are important)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Maombi definition 2

Maombi/kuomba (Prayers/requesting)

"Maombi ya asubuhi yananiongoza (Morning prayers guide me)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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