What does Otjikandela mean?

Ankle rings (Foot decoration) For example: "Otjikandela vyomate. (Iron ankle rings.)"

Where does the slang word Otjikandela come from?

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

Otjikandela

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Otjikandela definition 1

Ankle rings (Foot decoration)

"Otjikandela vyomate. (Iron ankle rings.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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