What does Ndovu mean?

One thousand shillings For example: "Nitumie ndovu moja (Send me one thousand shillings)"

Where does the slang word Ndovu come from?

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

What are other meanings of Ndovu?

Ndovu can also mean: Elfu tano (Five thousand shillings)

Ndovu

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ndovu definition 1

One thousand shillings

"Nitumie ndovu moja (Send me one thousand shillings)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ndovu definition 2

Elfu tano (Five thousand shillings)

"Aliomba ndovu nikamdai (He asked for five thousand, I gave him)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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