Quechua

Yaku

Pronounced YAH-kooShare

Meaning: Water

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Yaku means water in Kichwa, part of the Quechuan language family. Contemporary Ecuadorian use is documented in Yaku Pérez’s adopted name, connecting the nature word with an actual naming choice.

Spellings & variants

  • Yacu

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Yaku comes from Quechua.

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