Dakar

Dakar Meaning & Origin

About Dakar
The name "Dakar" is of Wolof origin and means "tamarind tree" or "place of tamarind trees." It is the capital and largest city of Senegal, located on the westernmost point of Africa. Dakar is known for its vibrant culture, historical significance, and being a major economic and political hub in the region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dakar are male.

Dakar Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA0 K AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/dɑˈkɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dakar in Braille

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

The name Dakar in braille

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

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

The name Dakar in sign language

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