IYA

What Does IYA Mean?

IYA usually means "Hello" (as in Hiya!). It also means "In Your Arms" and "In Your Area." In the Yoruba language of West Africa, IYA means "Mother."

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Summary of Key Points

First Definition of IYA

"Hello" is the most common definition for IYA on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
IYA
Definition:Hello
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of IYA

"In Your Arms" is another common definition for IYA.
IYA
Definition:In Your Arms
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition of IYA

"In Your Area" is another definition for IYA.
IYA
Definition:In Your Area
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Fourth Definition of IYA

In the Yoruba language of West Africa, IYA means "Mother."
IYA
Definition:Mother
Type:Word
Guessability:
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of IYA Used in a Text

IYA

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