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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Handsome, beautiful
- Origin
- Shona
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- roo-NAH-koh
Runako is a Shona name that means "handsome" or "beautiful," and it works for any child, boy or girl. It's pronounced roo-NAH-koh, with the emphasis on the middle syllable and a soft, open finish.
Meaning & Origin of Runako
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful.
Origin: Shona.
How to Pronounce Runako
roo-NAH-kohIPA /ruˈnɑːkoʊ/
Popularity of Runako
Runako does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Runako
These names share Runako’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Runako mean?
Handsome, beautiful.
How do you pronounce Runako?
Runako is pronounced roo-NAH-koh (IPA: /ruˈnɑːkoʊ/).
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