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Kenojuak

Girl name · Native American

MeaningInuit artist's name · Inuktitut

Kenojuak is a Native American girl name meaning “Inuit artist's name”, with Inuktitut roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funKenojuak starts and ends with the same letter, K. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kenojuak would score 23 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kenojuak

Kenojuak is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “Inuit artist's name”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kenojuak at school.

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Questions about the name Kenojuak

What does the name Kenojuak mean?

Kenojuak means “Inuit artist's name” and comes from Inuktitut.

What is the origin of the name Kenojuak?

Kenojuak is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Inuktitut. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).

Is Kenojuak a boy or girl name?

Kenojuak is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kenojuak?

Kenojuak is a Native American girl name meaning “Inuit artist's name”, with Inuktitut roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.