What does Mbira mean?

Instrument traditionnel (Traditional instrument) For example: "Le mbira hypnotise. (The mbira hypnotizes.)"

Where does the slang word Mbira come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mbira?

Mbira can also mean: Piano de polegar africano (African thumb piano); Instrumento tradicional de metal (Traditional metal instrument)

Mbira

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mbira — definition 1

Instrument traditionnel (Traditional instrument)

"Le mbira hypnotise. (The mbira hypnotizes.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mbira — definition 2

Piano de polegar africano (African thumb piano)

"Tocar mbira na cerimónia (Play mbira at ceremony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Mbira — definition 3

Instrumento tradicional de metal (Traditional metal instrument)

"Toca mbira nas cerimônias (Plays mbira at ceremonies)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

↻ Similar Words

Mbira 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Traditional instrument

"Mbira dzinorira (mbiras are playing)"

bira 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Bira (Traditional ceremony)

"Tine bira (We have a ceremony)"

🇬🇦 About Gabon Slang

Mbira is part of the everyday slang used in Gabon. Gabon slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1045 Gabon slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Gabon slang (1045 words)