Canek

Canek Meaning & Origin

About Canek
The name "Canek" is of Mayan origin and has multiple meanings. In the Yucatec Maya language, it is derived from the word "kaan" which means "snake" or "serpent." Canek is also a historical figure in Mayan history, known as Jacinto Canek, who was a Mayan rebel leader and symbol of resistance against Spanish colonization in the 18th century. The name Canek is often associated with strength, wisdom, and resilience, reflecting the historical significance and cultural heritage of the Mayan people.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Canek are male.

Canek Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/canek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canek in Braille

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

The name Canek in braille

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

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

The name Canek in sign language

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