Male Name
Auke
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
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Meaning & Etymology
The name Auke is possibly a Frisian diminutive of Augustinus or Aurelius. It is also associated with the Auke, an Alaskan Native people, whose autonym Aakʼw Ḵwáan means "Small Lake People." They are a subgroup of the Tlingit and have a rich cultural and historical background in the region of the Alexander Archipelago and the Alaska Panhandle around Juneau.
Etymology
Original Form:
Possibly a Frisian diminutive of Augustinus or Aurelius
Evolution:
The name evolved to be associated with the Auke people, an Alaskan Native group, whose name means "Small Lake People" in their language.
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