How to Say “Bunny” in Tagalog

By Landon Colin • Updated October 3, 2026

kuneho

/kuˈneho/

The Tagalog word for bunny is kuneho.

kuneho is used to refer to a young rabbit.

Meaning: young rabbit (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

/kuˈneho/

Did you know?

The word kuneho comes from the Spanish 'conejo', which originates from the Latin 'cunīculus' meaning 'burrow'.
Unlike in China or Japan, the kuneho is rarely a figure in traditional Philippine myths and folklore.
Because rabbits are not native to the Philippines, the word kuneho is a loanword rather than a native Austronesian term.

Examples in context

Ang cute naman ng kuneho na iyan!
That bunny is so cute!
Ang cute ng kuneho.
The bunny is cute.
Mayroon akong maliit na kuneho.
I have a small bunny.
Pakainin mo ang kuneho.
Feed the bunny.

Example conversation

Jose and Maria are looking at a pet store window.

Jose

Tingnan mo ang kuneho sa loob.
Look at the bunny inside.
Maria

Ang puti ng kunehong iyon!
That bunny is so white!
Jose

Gusto mo ba ang kunehong iyon?
Do you like that bunny?
Maria

Oo, sobrang cute niya.
Yes, it is so cute.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kuneho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries kuneho, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Landon Colin

Ako si Landon, isang manunulat na may hilig sa kultura at lingguwistiko. I specialize sa pagsusulat tungkol sa Filipino language, and my articles cover everything mula sa translation ng wildlife terms hanggang sa mga pang-araw-araw na salita. I enjoy exploring the nuances na kumakapit sa formal at informal usage of Filipino words na may hints ng pagka-artistiko sa paper crafts at painting. Sa kabila ng aking pananaliksik at pagsusulat, I also love unwinding with a good book, cooking, at traditional Filipino games.

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