nino

The term Niño (Spanish for "boy" or "child") can refer to several things:

• El Niño (Climate Phenomenon): A naturally occurring climate pattern involving the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. As of September 2026, a "Godzilla-level" El Niño is currently active, with temperatures reaching record-breaking highs of 3.05°C above average. It is a phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle.
• Name/Surname: "Niño" is a Spanish given name, nickname, and surname with historical roots in medieval Spain.
• General Definition: In Spanish, the word niño translates to "boy" or "child".