Sunkwa

Male

Meaning

thunder horse

Origin

Sioux

Pronunciation

/sʌŋkʷɑː/

Traits associated with the name Sunkwa:

Dogs named Sunkwa tend to be loving. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sunkwa?

That you have an appreciation for African culture and language. The name Sunkwa is derived from the Akan language of Ghana and means "Saturday."

Is Sunkwa a good dog name?

Sunkwa has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sunkwa isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,998
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4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sunkwa is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sunkwa was, in the past month, the 7087th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Sunkwa is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sunkwa was viewed 21 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sunkwa's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sunkwa is most adored in Washington, Missouri and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in California, Iowa and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sunkwa.

Sunkwa is found in these categories:

exotic dog names
exotic

Hails from Ghanaian roots, rarely heard in Western canine naming conventions.

Dog names like Sunkwa:

pure
referring to Buddha
the world
juniper plant
good luck; happiness
marvelous
Sunkwa dog name meaning

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