Shalako

Shalako Meaning & Origin

About Shalako
The name "Shalako" is of Native American origin, specifically from the Zuni tribe. It refers to a ceremonial figure or spirit believed to bring rain and fertility to the land. Shalako is also associated with the winter solstice and is depicted as a tall, masked figure who dances and performs rituals to ensure the well-being of the community. The name "Shalako" carries a sense of power, spirituality, and connection to nature.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shalako are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 L AA0 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/shalako*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shalako in Braille

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

The name Shalako in braille

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

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

The name Shalako in sign language

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