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K-Pop slang term
What does Noona (누나) mean?
About this term
Noona (누나) is what a man or boy calls an older sister or an older female friend/idol. Fans sometimes use it for older female idols in a playful or affectionate way.
It sits beside unnie (women speaking) and hyung/oppa in the same address family. "Noona meaning" searches often follow comedy bits where male idols say it.
Frequently asked questions
Can women say noona?
Normally no — women use unnie for an older female. Noona is the male speaker form.
Noona vs unnie for idols?
Match the speaker: female fans → unnie; male fans → noona for an older female idol.