Nene - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Nene

NAY-nay'NAY-nay'2 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
Peaceful

MEANING

Sound of a bird

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Japanese sound symbolism, often used to denote chirping or tweeting.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Japan for children or as a nickname.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Japanese folklore and stories to personify birds.

🇺🇸Hawaiian
Melodic

MEANING

CoolCalm

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Hawaiian language representing tranquility.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with the Nene goose, the state bird of Hawaii, symbolizing peace.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The Nene goose has been a symbol of native Hawaiian wildlife and conservation.

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