What does Motho mean?

Motho (Person/Human) For example: "Ke motho yo siameng (He's a good person)"

Where does the slang word Motho come from?

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

What are other meanings of Motho?

Motho can also mean: Motho (Person)

Motho

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Motho definition 1

Motho (Person/Human)

"Ke motho yo siameng (He's a good person)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Motho definition 2

Motho (Person)

"Motho yo o siameng (Good person)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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