Elder sibling For example: "Yaya azali responsable - Elder sibling is responsible"

Where does the slang word Yaya come from?

Yaya is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Yaya?

Yaya can also mean: Grande soeur (Big sister)

Yaya

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Yaya definition 1

Elder sibling

"Yaya azali responsable - Elder sibling is responsible"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Yaya definition 2

Grande soeur (Big sister)

"Ma yaya est là. (My big sister is here.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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