What does Nyasaye mean?

Mungu kwa Kiluo (God in Luo) For example: "Nyasaye ogwedhi (God bless you)"

Where does the slang word Nyasaye come from?

Nyasaye 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 Nyasaye?

Nyasaye can also mean: Mungu kwa Kiluhya (God in Luhya)

Nyasaye

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nyasaye definition 1

Mungu kwa Kiluo (God in Luo)

"Nyasaye ogwedhi (God bless you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Nyasaye definition 2

Mungu kwa Kiluhya (God in Luhya)

"Nyasaye akubariki (God bless you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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Kenyan slang is led by Sheng, a vibrant urban creole born in Nairobi's Eastlands that blends Swahili, English, and Kikuyu, spoken by millions of young Kenyans.

KASINARY has 2011 Kenya slang words collected from native speakers.

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