Alaska

Alaska Meaning & Origin

About Alaska
The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut word "alaxsxaq," meaning "mainland" or "great land." It refers to the vast and expansive nature of the state, which is the largest in the United States and known for its rugged landscapes, diverse wildlife, and extreme climate.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alaska are female.

Alaska Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 22.47% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L AE1 S K AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈlæskə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alaska in Braille

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

The name Alaska in braille

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

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

The name Alaska in sign language

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