Chakotay

Chakotay Meaning & Origin

About Chakotay
The name "Chakotay" is of Native American origin and is derived from the Lakota Sioux language. It means "hawk" or "falcon." The name carries connotations of strength, agility, and keen perception, reflecting the qualities associated with these birds of prey. In popular culture, the name gained recognition through the character Chakotay in the television series "Star Trek: Voyager," who embodied these characteristics as a strong and wise leader.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chakotay are male.

Chakotay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 K OW0 T EY2
🌐 IPA
/chakotay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chakotay in Braille

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

The name Chakotay in braille

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

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

The name Chakotay in sign language

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