eneng

Eneng is primarily a feminine given name in Indonesia, and it can also function as a term of address. The spelling Eneng is a common variant of the Indonesian term Neng, which in Java and other Indonesian-speaking communities is used as an affectionate or respectful form of address for a younger woman or sister. When used as a given name, Eneng is typically chosen for its friendly, approachable connotations rather than for a specific meaning.

Linguistically, Neng or Eneng reflects Indonesian social practice of using kin terms and youthful forms as polite address. The form is most commonly heard in informal settings and community speech, and the use of Eneng as a personal name is seen across Indonesian-speaking regions, sometimes appearing in full names or as a standalone given name.

There is no single, formal definition of Eneng beyond its role as a personal name and a term of address; its interpretation depends on context. In contemporary usage, Eneng is encountered mainly as a female given name among Indonesians and within diaspora communities, and it may appear in literature, media, and everyday conversation without implying any specific origin beyond Indonesian language and culture.