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Nezuko

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Nezuko Pronunciation

Nezuko is pronounced neh-ZOO-koh /nɛˈzu.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A coined character name from the manga/anime Demon Slayer (Nezuko Kamado), with the Japanese -ko, 'child'; no traditional meaningLow

In 30 seconds: A beloved anime heroine: Nezuko is from Demon Slayer — a coined -ko ('child') name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'neh-ZOO-koh').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningA coined character name from the manga/anime Demon Slayer (Nezuko Kamado), with the Japanese -ko, 'child'; no traditional meaning

U.S. rank (2024)#5896 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nezuko is a coined character name — Nezuko Kamado, the beloved, brave young heroine of the manga and anime Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), turned into a demon yet keeping her gentle heart. It carries the traditional Japanese suffix -ko, 'child', but has no fixed traditional meaning (we flag the pop-culture origin). A lyrical, modern name (said 'neh-ZOO-koh'; nickname Nezu).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, an-anime-character-name, and modern.

Did you know? Nezuko is the name of the gentle, fierce heroine Nezuko Kamado in the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer — a coined character name with the Japanese -ko, 'child' — a lyrical, modern name (which we flag as a pop-culture coinage; said 'neh-ZOO-koh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Nezuko (Demon Slayer) — pop-culture coinage

Variations

Nezuco

Nicknames

Nezu

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Coinage Japanese Pop-culture

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nezuko?

Nezuko is pronounced neh-ZOO-koh (/nɛˈzu.koʊ/). Press play above to hear Nezuko said aloud.

How do you say Nezuko?

Nezuko is said neh-ZOO-koh (/nɛˈzu.koʊ/). Press play above to hear Nezuko said aloud.

What does the name Nezuko mean?

Nezuko is a coined Demon Slayer character name with the Japanese -ko, 'child'; it has no traditional meaning, which we flag.

Is Nezuko a boy or girl name?

Nezuko is a girl's name.

How popular is Nezuko?

Nezuko is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.