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nwanne
What does nwanne mean?
Literally 'mother's child' (nwa + nne), meaning sibling — but used casually to mean a close friend or 'mate' you consider like family, regardless of blood relation.
"Nwanne, long time — how you dey?"
Origin
Compound of 'nwa' (child) and 'nne' (mother) — literally 'mother's child,' the standard Igbo word for sibling, extended casually to close friends treated as family.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nwanne mean?
Literally 'sibling' (from 'child of my mother'), but used casually for a close friend treated like family.
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