Jambo

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JAM-boh'JAM-boh'2 syllables
πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺSwahili
Welcoming

MEANING

Hello

ORIGIN

East African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili greeting 'Jambo,' used for 'hello' or 'hi'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a friendly greeting in Swahili-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in East Africa as a polite and common way to greet someone.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Soft

MEANING

A greeting or expression of welcome

ORIGIN

Modern colloquial English

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted from Swahili into casual English use, especially in travel and tourism contexts.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often related to travel experiences in Africa.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained popularity through African tourism and cultural exchange.

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Jambo - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations