Akoya

Akoya Meaning & Origin

About Akoya
The name "Akoya" is of Japanese origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name. It is derived from the Japanese word "akoya," which refers to a type of pearl produced by the Akoya oyster. Symbolizing beauty, elegance, and purity, the name Akoya is often associated with gracefulness and sophistication.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Akoya are female.

Akoya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K OY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/akoya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akoya in Braille

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

The name Akoya in braille

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

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

The name Akoya in sign language

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