Aker

Aker Meaning & Origin

About Aker
The name "Aker" is of Egyptian origin and has multiple meanings. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Aker was a deity associated with the earth and the horizon. The name itself can be translated as "the one who bends" or "the one who encircles." Aker was often depicted as a double lion or as a lion with a human head facing both east and west, symbolizing the duality of the horizon. As a name, Aker can be seen as representing strength, protection, and the connection between the earthly and divine realms.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aker are male.

Aker Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈækər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aker in Braille

Here's how to represent Aker in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Aker in braille

How to Spell the Name Aker in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Aker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Aker in sign language

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