yàyá

LanguageNupe (Nigeria)

Meaning

1. senior
2. elder cousin
3. A term used to refer to someone who is older, typically a cousin or an elder relative.

Examples

Pronunciationjà.já

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis term is commonly used as a respectful title for elder siblings or cousins.

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