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Nene 子々 – Japanese girl given name
Nene (子々) is read ねね and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 子々, the characters mean: child. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 3 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Nene in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子々 | ねね | child | 3 |
| 心々 | ねね | heart | 4 |
| 音子 | ねね | sound + child | 12 |
| 音好 | ねね | sound + fond | 15 |
| 音々 | ねね | sound | 9 |
| 音音 | ねね | sound + sound | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nene
Nene in different scripts
| Romaji | Nene |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ねね |
| Katakana | ネネ |
| Kanji (most common) | 子々 |
Full name examples
- Nene Yuki (Japanese order: 結城子々, ゆうき ねね)
- Nene Kono (Japanese order: 河野子々, こうの ねね)
- Nene Maki (Japanese order: 牧子々, まき ねね)
How to pronounce Nene
Break it into 2 parts: ne · ne. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ねね.
Questions about Nene
What does Nene mean in Japanese?
Nene has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 子々, combines these meanings: child. Other spellings include 心々 (heart), 音子 (sound + child), 音好 (sound + fond).
How do you write Nene in kanji?
The most common way is 子々 (ねね). It can also be written 心々, 音子, 音好, 音々, 音音.
How do you write Nene in katakana?
Nene is ネネ in katakana and ねね in hiragana.
Is Nene a boy or girl name?
Nene is mostly used for girls.
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