What does Pagne mean?

Zane, atamfa (Wrapper, fabric) For example: "Pagne na basin ya yi kyau (The basin fabric is beautiful)"

Where does the slang word Pagne come from?

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

Pagne

🇳🇪 Niger Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Pagne definition 1

Zane, atamfa (Wrapper, fabric)

"Pagne na basin ya yi kyau (The basin fabric is beautiful)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇪 Niger
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Pagne 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Pagne (Wrapper cloth)

"Son pagne est coloré! (Her wrapper is colorful!)"

Pagne 🇹🇬 Togo

Tissu traditionnel (Traditional fabric)

"Son pagne est coloré. (Her traditional fabric is colorful.)"

🇳🇪 About Niger Slang

Niger slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 456 Niger slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Pagne" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Pagne 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Pagne (Wrapper cloth)

Pagne 🇹🇬 Togo

Tissu traditionnel (Traditional fabric)

Pagne 🇲🇱 Mali

Musow ka fini, tissu femmes (Women's cloth, women's fabric)

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