Ski
Unisex
Ski is a short form of
Skyler: on birth records it is written Skyler (65,136 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Skyler page.
Origin: Dutch surname Schuyler, from Middle Dutch.
Meaning: scholar / one who shelters.
Skyler is a phonetic spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, commonly glossed as 'scholar' (via Latin scholaris) though possibly linked to schuilen, 'to take shelter'.
The story of the name Ski
Ski is a short form of Skyler. It keeps its origin (Dutch surname Schuyler, from Middle Dutch) and meaning — scholar / one who shelters.
On birth records, Ski is rarely written as such: the Skis are Skylers (65,136 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Skyler page.
Frequently asked questions about Ski
What does Ski mean?
Ski is a short form of Skyler, which means scholar / one who shelters.
When is Ski's name day?
Ski shares Skyler's name day.
Is Ski a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Skyler.
Ski's profile
Energy
7/10
Humor
6/10
Independence
8/10
Sensitivity
6/10
Ambition
6/10
Stability
5/10
Whimsy
8/10
Diplomacy
6/10
Loyalty
6/10
Need for attention
5/10
Playful profile, for entertainment.
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