Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.
Example

The leader of the community was John Mabena.

Real_Truth • 26 April 2023
East Africa A vagina
Example

Man, I haven't eaten a mbususu for a while

Doctor Dyaboli • 24 March 2023

South African Slime-Super-Slang for Meat. Derived from the Zulu word for meat being β€œinyama”. Popularized by the great DJ Dr Peppa.



*Note: Only used when speaking in English
Example

Broer 1: So you left it on the grass next to the braai stand boyzen??



You: You know I can’t waste food so I had to eat the Mnyamelis

Big Saint • 19 March 2023
My brother/my sister/my best friend/
Example

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

Man Himself • 17 March 2023

A endearing term for the The best football club in Africa Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.
Example

Yoh MaSandawana game gang. They smoked Al Ahly 5-2 last week ko Atteridgeville!

Big Saint • 17 March 2023
Mudhoto is slang term meaning big booty or bigass. Mudhoto is famous in Zimbabwe.
Example

My girlfriend has mudhoto

allen • 15 January 2023

Mamboyi is a colloquial term for alcoholic beverage, Old Buck.
Example

I only drink Mamboyi when I’m in the bundus.

MXhosa • 30 December 2022
A derogatory Afrikaans slang term for a gay person. Similar to the word faggot in English.
Example

You don’t watch football? ⚽️ you might be a moffie

LinguistZA • 14 December 2022

Example

Mmata im broke

Godz • 02 December 2022
A person who is always doing stupid things.

A foolish person.
Example

Nnenna be mugu oh.

Adeola • 02 December 2022


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