Mahindi- (Noun) [ ma-hee-ndee ] | Be the first to say something about Mahindi |
| Meaning : Bullet(s) Use : Kuna dingo ame bamba na mahindi = There is a thief that has been caught in possession of bullets Period: Unknown Synonyms: Ridhe, Maindi, Mei, Bule, Spelling variation: Maindi Meaning clarification: Not to be confused with the Swahili word "Mahindi" that actually means Maize | |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Derived from Swahili word "Mahindi" which is the plural for maize ("hindi" singular). This name originated in the early 90s when bullets started become very cheap and were easily available to the extent that they were (and still are) sold in kilos akin to a maize market hence the name. | |