Yukon

Yukon Meaning & Origin

About Yukon
The name "Yukon" is derived from the Gwich'in word "Yuk-un-ah," meaning "great river" or "big river." It refers to the Yukon River, the longest river in Yukon, Canada, and holds cultural significance for the indigenous people of the region. The name represents the vastness and importance of the river, which has played a significant role in the history, culture, and development of the area.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yukon are male.

Yukon Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 K AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈjuˌkɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yukon in Braille

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

The name Yukon in braille

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

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

The name Yukon in sign language

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