Kodiak

Kodiak Meaning & Origin

About Kodiak
The name "Kodiak" is of Alutiiq origin and refers to the largest species of bear, the Kodiak bear, found exclusively on the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska. The name is derived from the Alutiiq word "qikertaq," meaning "island." Symbolizing strength, power, and resilience, the name "Kodiak" is often associated with the mighty and majestic nature of the bear it represents.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kodiak are male.

Kodiak Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 D IY0 AE2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊdiˌæk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kodiak in Braille

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

The name Kodiak in braille

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

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

The name Kodiak in sign language

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