Hello Kitty is called キティちゃん (Kitty-chan) in Japan.
- Kitty-chan is a nickname, a common Japanese practice of adding "-chan" to a name to show affection.
- The name reflects the character's popularity and the fondness Japanese people have for her.
While Hello Kitty is known internationally by her English name, in Japan, she is affectionately called Kitty-chan.
