What does Mizimu mean?

Mizimu/roho za wafu (Spirits/souls of dead) For example: "Mizimu ya babu yanalinda familia (Grandfather's spirit protects family)"

Where does the slang word Mizimu come from?

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

Mizimu

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mizimu/roho za wafu (Spirits/souls of dead)

"Mizimu ya babu yanalinda familia (Grandfather's spirit protects family)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Midzimu 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Espíritos ancestrais (Ancestral spirits)

"Comunicar com midzimu (Communicate with ancestors)"

Mzimu 🇿🇲 Zambia

Spirit/ghost

"Mzimu wake (His spirit)"

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