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Vuk
How to Pronounce Vuk
Pronounced VOOK /ˈvuk/Medium
Meaning: From Serbian vuk, 'a wolf' (traditionally given to ward off evil and ensure a child's survival)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Vuk comes from Serbian vuk, 'a wolf'. It was traditionally given to a baby (especially after the loss of earlier children) to ward off evil, since folklore held that witches feared the wolf. A crisp, bold name (the reformer Vuk Karadzic; said 'VOOK'; nickname Vuk).
In the U.S. it appears in Serbian families. Rare, a-wolf at the root, and bold.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vuk mean?
Vuk is Serbian for 'a wolf' (traditionally given to ward off evil).
How do you pronounce Vuk?
It's said VOOK /ˈvuk/ — one syllable.
Is Vuk a boy or girl name?
Vuk is a boy's name.
How popular is Vuk?
Vuk is a rare name in the U.S.