What does Umuyaga mean?

Umuyaga ukomeye (Strong wind) For example: "Umuyaga urimo guhuha. (The wind is blowing.)"

Where does the slang word Umuyaga come from?

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

What are other meanings of Umuyaga?

Umuyaga can also mean: Ikirere (Wind/weather)

Umuyaga

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Umuyaga definition 1

Umuyaga ukomeye (Strong wind)

"Umuyaga urimo guhuha. (The wind is blowing.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Umuyaga definition 2

Ikirere (Wind/weather)

"Umuyaga mwinshi. (Strong wind.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Umuyaga 🇧🇮 Burundi

Umuyaga ukunda (The wind is blowing)

"Umuyaga mwinshi (Strong wind)"

Omuyaga 🇺🇬 Uganda

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"Omuyaga gwa March (March wind storm)"

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Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Umuyaga 🇧🇮 Burundi

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