What does Tulia mean?

Utulivu/subiri (Calm down/wait) For example: "Tulia bwana, kila kitu kitakuwa sawa (Calm down man, everything will be okay)"

Where does the slang word Tulia come from?

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

Tulia

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tulia definition 1

Utulivu/subiri (Calm down/wait)

"Tulia bwana, kila kitu kitakuwa sawa (Calm down man, everything will be okay)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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