At a Glance: Name: Nanuq – Meaning: polar bear – Origin: Inuktitut – Pronunciation: nah-NOOK
Nanuq is an Inuktitut name meaning “polar bear”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Nanuq
Meaning: Polar bear.
Origin: Inuktitut.
How to Pronounce Nanuq
Phonetic: nah-NOOK IPA: /nɑːˈnuːk/
Popularity of Nanuq
Nanuq doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Nanuq
Similar Names
Nukilik · Nanouk · Pukak · Miki · Sesi · Kanuk
