Neneh
NEH-neh
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
29
Peak Year
#7 in 2000
First Recorded
2000
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Wolof (West African) culture, 'Neneh' means 'my mother' or can be associated with a motherly figure. It signifies warmth and nurturing.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Neneh Cherry
Swedish singer-songwriter and rapper.
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