What does Okanona mean?

Baby (Infant) For example: "Okanona okape. (New baby.)"

Where does the slang word Okanona come from?

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

Okanona

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Okanona definition 1

Baby (Infant)

"Okanona okape. (New baby.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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