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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Most individuals with the name Yukon are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Yukon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.