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Alakay
How to Pronounce Alakay
Pronounced AL-ə-kay /ˈæl.ə.keɪ/High
Meaning: A coined name — the African birth name of Alex the lion in the Madagascar films (Alakay); also a modern Al- coinage; no traditional meaning; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Alakay is a coined name — best known as Alakay, the African birth name of Alex the lion in DreamWorks' Madagascar films — and it also reads as a modern Al- coinage (routes layered, which we note). It has no traditional etymology (we flag it as a pop-culture/modern coinage). A bold, playful, modern name (said 'AL-ə-kay'; nickname Alex).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-coined-name, and playful.
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What does the name Alakay mean?
Alakay is Alex the lion's birth name in Madagascar, and a modern coinage; it has no traditional meaning, which we flag.
How do you pronounce Alakay?
It's said AL-ə-kay /ˈæl.ə.keɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alakay a boy or girl name?
Alakay is a boy's name.
How popular is Alakay?
Alakay is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.