At a Glance
- Meaning
- Refers to caribou
- Origin
- Inuit (Inuktitut)
- Pronunciation
- TOOK-too
Tuktu is an Inuit (Inuktitut) name meaning “refers to caribou”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Tuktu
Meaning: Refers to caribou.
Origin: Inuit (Inuktitut).
How to Pronounce Tuktu
TOOK-tooIPA /ˈtʊktuː/
Popularity of Tuktu
Tuktu 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 Tuktu
Similar Names
Tupik · Sura · Ujarak · Sila · Yura · Siku
