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nyankomne

Nyankomne is a term in internet folklore referring to a cat-inspired online persona or creature that is said to emerge in online spaces to guide, entertain, or occasionally mislead new participants. The concept is not tied to a single source and lacks a formal canon; it is transmitted through memes, fan art, short fiction, and roleplay across various platforms.

The etymology of nyankomne is uncertain. The first component nyan echoes the widely used onomatopoeia for a

In most depictions, nyankomne is imagined as a small, friendly or capricious cat-spirit that appears to newcomers.

Nyankomne functions as a portable symbol within online culture, enabling cross-platform storytelling and collaborative art. Communities

See also: meme culture, online folklore, cat meme, fandom roleplay.

cat's
meow
in
Japanese
and
elsewhere,
while
the
second
part—coming,
komne,
or
a
similar-sounding
ending—appears
to
be
a
flexible
suffix
used
in
different
online
communities.
As
a
result,
multiple
origin
stories
circulate,
none
universally
accepted.
It
can
offer
playful
guidance,
introduce
memes,
or
spark
curiosity;
in
other
renditions
it
is
a
trickster
that
tests
boundaries
or
harmlessly
disrupts
established
norms.
The
term
is
commonly
used
to
label
a
persona
rather
than
a
fixed
character,
and
may
be
adopted
by
individuals
for
avatars,
profile
bios,
or
roleplay.
often
develop
lore,
art
styles,
and
inside
jokes
around
nyankomne,
reinforcing
a
sense
of
shared
play
and
curiosity
among
participants.