Rakai

Rakai Meaning & Origin

About Rakai
The name "Rakai" is of African origin, specifically from the Luganda language spoken in Uganda. It means "king" or "ruler" and is often used as a title for a chief or leader. The name carries connotations of authority, power, and leadership, reflecting the significance of the individual who bears it.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rakai are male.

Rakai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH0 K EY1
🌐 IPA
/rakai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rakai in Braille

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

The name Rakai in braille

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

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

The name Rakai in sign language

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