Very much/a lot For example: "Ndifuna sana (I want it a lot)"

Where does the slang word Sana come from?

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

Sana

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sana definition 1

Very much/a lot

"Ndifuna sana (I want it a lot)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Sana

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Sana 🇹🇿 Tanzania

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🇿🇲 About Zambia Slang

Zambian slang blends English with local languages like Bemba, Nyanja, and Tonga, shaped by the Copperbelt's unique working-class culture.

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🌍 "Sana" Across Africa

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

Sana

A name for a beautiful amazing girl. People often don't realize the gold shes worth till they lose her. She has a big heart for everyone she loves. Sa…

Sana 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sana/kwa wingi (Very/a lot)

Sana 🇪🇬 Egypt

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