Akol

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ah-KOHL'ah-KOHL'2 syllables
🌐Dinka
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MEANING

Born during a time of scarcity or hardship

ORIGIN

South Sudan

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Dinka language, often given to children born during difficult times

CULTURAL NOTES

Akol is a name that signifies resilience and hope during challenging times.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used among the Dinka people, one of the largest ethnic groups in South Sudan.

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FAQs About Akol

The name Akol means "Born during a time of scarcity or hardship" in Dinka.
Akol has South Sudan origins. Derived from Dinka language, often given to children born during difficult times
Akol is pronounced ah-KOHL (ah-KOHL). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Akol include Ko, Aki.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Akol include Awan, Ajak, Nyakol.
The most common spelling is Akol. Alternative spellings include Akohl.