What does Pendana mean?

(Swahili verb) 'To love each other.' When describing a mutually loving couple, one might say wanapendana ('they love one another'). It emphasizes reciprocated affection. For example: "Wamepitia mengi, lakini bado wanapendana. (Translation: They've been through a lot, but they still love each other.)"

Where does the slang word Pendana come from?

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

Pendana

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Pendana definition 1

(Swahili verb) 'To love each other.' When describing a mutually loving couple, one might say wanapendana ('they love one another'). It emphasizes reciprocated affection.

"Wamepitia mengi, lakini bado wanapendana. (Translation: They've been through a lot, but they still love each other.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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