Dak
Unisex
Dak is a short form of
Dakota: on birth records it is written Dakota (123,586 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Dakota page. Also a short form of Dakotah, Dakoda, Dakari.
Origin: Siouan (Native American).
Meaning: Friend, ally.
Dakota derives from the Dakota/Sioux word 'dakhóta', meaning 'friend' or 'ally', the self-name of the Dakota people.
The story of the name Dak
Dak is a short form of Dakota. It keeps its origin (Siouan (Native American)) and meaning — friend, ally.
On birth records, Dak is rarely written as such: the Daks are Dakotas (123,586 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Dakota page. Dak is also a short form of Dakotah, Dakoda, Dakari.
Frequently asked questions about Dak
What does Dak mean?
Dak is a short form of Dakota, which means friend, ally.
When is Dak's name day?
Dak shares Dakota's name day.
Is Dak a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Dakota.
Dak's profile
Energy
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Humor
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Independence
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Sensitivity
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Ambition
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Stability
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Whimsy
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Diplomacy
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Loyalty
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Need for attention
5/10
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