What does Marume mean?

Umuvandimwe wa papa (Paternal uncle) For example: "Marume wanjye aba i Muhanga. (My uncle lives in Muhanga.)"

Where does the slang word Marume come from?

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

What are other meanings of Marume?

Marume can also mean: Musaza wa papa (Father's brother)

Marume

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Marume definition 1

Umuvandimwe wa papa (Paternal uncle)

"Marume wanjye aba i Muhanga. (My uncle lives in Muhanga.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Marume definition 2

Musaza wa papa (Father's brother)

"Marume aba i Gisenyi. (My uncle lives in Gisenyi.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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