What does Uwuntu nkunda mean?

(Kinyarwanda) Literally 'the person I love.' Used to refer to one's beloved when speaking to others. Similar to saying 'the one I love.' For example: "Uwuntu nkunda azaza ejo. (Translation: The person I love will come tomorrow.)"

Where does the slang word Uwuntu nkunda come from?

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

Uwuntu nkunda

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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(Kinyarwanda) Literally 'the person I love.' Used to refer to one's beloved when speaking to others. Similar to saying 'the one I love.'

"Uwuntu nkunda azaza ejo. (Translation: The person I love will come tomorrow.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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