What does Nyogokuru mean?

Mama wa mama cyangwa mama wa papa (Grandmother) For example: "Nyogokuru arankunda cyane. (Grandmother loves me so much.)"

Where does the slang word Nyogokuru come from?

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

What are other meanings of Nyogokuru?

Nyogokuru can also mean: Nyirakuru (Grandmother)

Nyogokuru

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nyogokuru definition 1

Mama wa mama cyangwa mama wa papa (Grandmother)

"Nyogokuru arankunda cyane. (Grandmother loves me so much.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Nyogokuru definition 2

Nyirakuru (Grandmother)

"Nyogokuru wanjye. (My grandmother.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Nyogokuru 🇧🇮 Burundi

Nyogokuru (Grandmother)

"Nyogokuru akunda abuzukuru (Grandmother loves grandchildren)"

Sogokuru 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Papa wa mama cyangwa papa wa papa (Grandfather)

"Sogokuru yambwiye inkuru za kera. (Grandfather told me old stories.)"

🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

KASINARY has 1774 Rwanda slang words collected from native speakers.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Nyogokuru 🇧🇮 Burundi

Nyogokuru (Grandmother)

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