name
Nènè
NEH-neh
/ˈnɛnɛ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nènè
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Bambara/Mande (Mali, Guinea, Senegal); term of endearment and given name
- Meaning
- Mother; grandmother; term of affectionate address for elder women; also given as a first name
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Nènè, Nene, Neney
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables, both open 'neh'; the accent grave on 'è' indicates an open 'e' vowel; stress the first syllable
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