What does Mwana wa mwamuna mean?

Son For example: "Mwana wa mwamuna (My son)"

Where does the slang word Mwana wa mwamuna come from?

Mwana wa mwamuna is a slang term from Zambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Zambia and across Africa.

Mwana wa mwamuna

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Mwana wa mwamuna definition 1

Son

"Mwana wa mwamuna (My son)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

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🇿🇲 About Zambia Slang

Zambian slang blends English with local languages like Bemba, Nyanja, and Tonga, shaped by the Copperbelt's unique working-class culture.

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