What does wanga mean?

Proteção espiritual (Spiritual protection) For example: "Ela usa wanga no pescoço (She wears spiritual protection on her neck)"

Where does the slang word wanga come from?

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

wanga

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Proteção espiritual (Spiritual protection)

"Ela usa wanga no pescoço (She wears spiritual protection on her neck)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Wanga 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

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🇦🇴 About Angola Slang

Angolan slang is shaped by Kimbundu, Kikongo, and Portuguese, with Luanda's kizomba and kuduro music scenes driving new expressions.

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🌍 "wanga" Across Africa

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

Wanga 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Feitiçu/magia (Feitiço/magia) (Spell/magic)

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