Kwok

Kwok Meaning & Origin

About Kwok
The name "Kwok" is of Chinese origin and is commonly used as a surname. It is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character 郭 (Guō), which means "outer" or "surrounding." The name is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and protection, reflecting the idea of a protective wall or enclosure.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kwok are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/kwɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kwok in Braille

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

The name Kwok in braille

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

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

The name Kwok in sign language

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