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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameNeneko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ねねこ
  • Katakanatip:ネネコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Neneko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nene(ねね)Click to speech ねねNekochan( ねこちゃん)Click to speech  ねこちゃんKochan( こちゃん)Click to speech  こちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Neneko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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寝猫- Neneko -

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means "sleep, lie down."

  • Sleep, Rest - To sleep or rest, to lie down, to go to bed.

  • Room, Chamber - A room, a chamber, a back room.

  • Stop, Cease - To stop, to cease, to discontinue.

  • Shrine - A shrine to honor the spirits of ancestors.

  • Ugly - Unattractive in appearance or behavior.

Name ideas examples

  • Sleep, Rest - To symbolize a peaceful and restful life.

  • Room, Chamber - To symbolize a safe and secure home.

  • Stop, Cease - To symbolize a life of contentment and satisfaction.

  • Shrine - To symbolize a life of reverence and respect for ancestors.

means "cat."

  • Cat - An animal belonging to the family of Felidae, a group of mammals.

  • Feline - Any of various carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae, including lions, tigers, lynxes, and domestic cats.

  • Pet - An animal kept as a companion or for pleasure.

Name ideas examples

  • Playful - Full of fun and energy, lively and mischievous.

  • Affectionate - Showing or expressing fondness or tenderness.

  • Loyal - Faithful and devoted to someone or something.

子猫- Neneko -

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means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

means "cat."

  • Cat - An animal belonging to the family of Felidae, a group of mammals.

  • Feline - Any of various carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae, including lions, tigers, lynxes, and domestic cats.

  • Pet - An animal kept as a companion or for pleasure.

Name ideas examples

  • Playful - Full of fun and energy, lively and mischievous.

  • Affectionate - Showing or expressing fondness or tenderness.

  • Loyal - Faithful and devoted to someone or something.

子子子- Neneko -

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means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

寧々子- Neneko -

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means "tranquility, peace, calmness."

  • Peaceful, Calm - Expressing that something is peaceful and tranquil.

  • Comforting, Reassuring - Expressing that something is comforting and reassuring.

  • Homecoming - Expressing the idea of a woman returning home to her family and bringing them peace of mind.

  • Kind, Considerate - Expressing that someone is kind and considerate.

  • Contented, Satisfied - Expressing that someone is content and satisfied.

  • Rather, Preferably - Expressing that one option is preferable to another.

  • Why, What For - Expressing a question of why something is the way it is.

Name ideas examples

  • Peaceful - This kanji conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity, suggesting that the child will grow up in a calm and secure environment.

  • Comforting - This kanji implies that the child will be surrounded by love and comfort, and will be able to find solace in difficult times.

  • Compassionate - This kanji suggests that the child will be kind and understanding, and will be able to empathize with others.

  • Wise - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and discerning, and will be able to make sound decisions.

  • Considerate - This kanji suggests that the child will be thoughtful and considerate of others, and will strive to make the world a better place.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

寧々香- Neneko -

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means "tranquility, peace, calmness."

  • Peaceful, Calm - Expressing that something is peaceful and tranquil.

  • Comforting, Reassuring - Expressing that something is comforting and reassuring.

  • Homecoming - Expressing the idea of a woman returning home to her family and bringing them peace of mind.

  • Kind, Considerate - Expressing that someone is kind and considerate.

  • Contented, Satisfied - Expressing that someone is content and satisfied.

  • Rather, Preferably - Expressing that one option is preferable to another.

  • Why, What For - Expressing a question of why something is the way it is.

Name ideas examples

  • Peaceful - This kanji conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity, suggesting that the child will grow up in a calm and secure environment.

  • Comforting - This kanji implies that the child will be surrounded by love and comfort, and will be able to find solace in difficult times.

  • Compassionate - This kanji suggests that the child will be kind and understanding, and will be able to empathize with others.

  • Wise - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and discerning, and will be able to make sound decisions.

  • Considerate - This kanji suggests that the child will be thoughtful and considerate of others, and will strive to make the world a better place.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance, Scent, Aroma - This kanji that evokes a pleasant smell, such as a flower or a spice.

  • Appealing - This kanji that suggests something attractive, such as a beautiful flower or a melodious sound.

峰々子- Neneko -

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means "peak, summit."

Name ideas examples

  • Peak, Summit - Symbolizing the highest point of achievement and success.

  • Large Mountain - Symbolizing strength and stability.

  • Back Of A Sword - Symbolizing courage and protection.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

峰々心- Neneko -

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means "peak, summit."

Name ideas examples

  • Peak, Summit - Symbolizing the highest point of achievement and success.

  • Large Mountain - Symbolizing strength and stability.

  • Back Of A Sword - Symbolizing courage and protection.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "heart, mind, spirit."

  • Heart - An organ that circulates blood.

  • Feelings - Emotions and mental state.

  • Center - The middle, the core, the central point.

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Symbolizing love, courage, and strength.

  • Feelings - Representing emotion, sensitivity, and understanding.

  • Center - Signifying balance, stability, and focus.

音々子- Neneko -

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means "sound, noise."

  • Sound - The vibration of air that is heard by the ear.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

  • News - A visit or message.

  • Chinese pronunciation of a character imported from China, and its reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - This kanji that evokes a pleasant sound, such as a musical note or a gentle breeze.

  • Verse - This kanji that is lyrical and poetic, such as a line from a poem or a song.

  • News - This kanji that symbolizes a message of hope or joy, such as a word that means “good news” or “happiness”.

  • Chinese Pronunciation - This kanji that has a Chinese pronunciation, such as a character that has a special meaning in Chinese culture.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

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