What does Ombala mean?

Blue color (Sky) For example: "Efiku lyombala. (Blue sky.)"

Where does the slang word Ombala come from?

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

Ombala

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ombala definition 1

Blue color (Sky)

"Efiku lyombala. (Blue sky.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Ombala 🇦🇴 Angola

Residência real / palácio tradicional (Royal residence / traditional palace)

"A ombala fica no centro da aldeia (The palace is in the village center)"

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Vez/tempu (Vez/tempo) (Time/occasion)

"Primera mbala aki. (First time here.)"

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Ombala 🇦🇴 Angola

Residência real / palácio tradicional (Royal residence / traditional palace)

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