Neneh: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-ehn-ehh
Origin: Japan
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: East Asia
Meaning: God is gracious

The origins of the name 'Nene'can be traced back to various cultures, including African, and Japanese, but it is not confirmed as a unisex name. The name Nene can be traced back to many cultures, and it is likely a variation of the male name Neneh (a variant of John), meaning 'God is Gracious. 'The statement should clarify that there is no specific evidence regarding the popularity of the name Neneh in the 1980s and 1990s, due to its cultural significance and the rise of African diasporic culture.

Neneh Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Neneh is currently #32556 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Neneh is currently #18930 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Neneh is currently #16002 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Neneh is currently #9249 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Neneh is currently #16357 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Neneh is currently #9447 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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