Vuk Forename
Approximately 2,292 people bear this name
Vuk Forename User-submission:
It is an Old Slavic name derived from the noun vuk, meaning 'wolf'. In the past, when the word was still believed to have the effect of magic, it was given to a male child in the function of intimidating evil spirits who are afraid of dangerous beasts.
Read More About This ForenameVuk Forename Distribution
| Place | Gender | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 100% | 1,129 | 1:6,329 | 676 |
| Montenegro | 100% | 548 | 1:1,158 | 262 |
| United States | 100% | 103 | 1:3,519,776 | 49,009 |
| Canada | 100% | 80 | 1:414,167 | 11,692 |
| Slovenia | 100% | 75 | 1:32,783 | 1,666 |
| Croatia | 100% | 68 | 1:62,016 | 1,932 |
| Russia | 81% | 41 | 1:3,517,895 | 19,426 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 100% | 36 | 1:97,902 | 2,885 |
| Kosovo | - | 26 | 1:71,594 | 4,589 |
| Sweden | 100% | 25 | 1:394,316 | 10,934 |
| England | 100% | 25 | 1:2,224,117 | 27,299 |
| Switzerland | 100% | 13 | 1:631,807 | 9,098 |
| Czechia | 100% | 12 | 1:888,014 | 3,257 |
| France | 100% | 11 | 1:6,042,758 | 22,831 |
| Germany | 100% | 9 | 1:10,741,986 | 35,913 |
| Brazil | - | 8 | 1:26,779,519 | 235,888 |
| Thailand | 90% | 8 | 1:8,758,227 | 128,595 |
| Italy | 100% | 6 | 1:10,177,015 | 31,373 |
| Australia | - | 6 | 1:2,276,270 | 19,652 |
| Denmark | - | 5 | 1:1,129,900 | 12,942 |
| Greece | 100% | 5 | 1:2,186,910 | 11,382 |
| South Africa | 100% | 5 | 1:10,906,530 | 170,325 |
| India | 75% | 5 | 1:242,975,594 | 2,326,743 |
| Austria | 100% | 5 | 1:1,702,840 | 9,344 |
| Belgium | 100% | 3 | 1:3,830,014 | 25,398 |
| Norway | 100% | 3 | 1:1,710,776 | 19,445 |
| Spain | - | 3 | 1:15,509,988 | 21,126 |
| North Macedonia | 100% | 2 | 1:1,045,378 | 12,250 |
| Argentina | 100% | 2 | 1:21,386,622 | 29,627 |
| Netherlands | 100% | 2 | 1:8,451,042 | 32,813 |
| Taiwan | - | 2 | 1:11,884,841 | 132,786 |
| Wallis and Futuna | - | 1 | 1:13,529 | 157 |
| Ukraine | 100% | 1 | 1:45,499,908 | 32,056 |
| Singapore | - | 1 | 1:6,287,054 | 39,645 |
| Venezuela | - | 1 | 1:30,201,893 | 231,239 |
| United Arab Emirates | - | 1 | 1:7,151,993 | 94,323 |
| Lebanon | - | 1 | 1:5,627,571 | 19,299 |
| Scotland | 100% | 1 | 1:5,350,366 | 24,769 |
| Saudi Arabia | - | 1 | 1:30,812,565 | 27,537 |
| Romania | - | 1 | 1:20,051,976 | 55,376 |
| Portugal | - | 1 | 1:10,410,866 | 12,786 |
| Nigeria | 100% | 1 | 1:177,564,360 | 489,087 |
| Malta | - | 1 | 1:429,360 | 3,141 |
| Afghanistan | - | 1 | 1:32,623,516 | 66,536 |
| Kazakhstan | - | 1 | 1:17,746,845 | 44,366 |
| Hungary | 60% | 1 | 1:9,791,771 | 6,528 |
| Faroe Islands | 100% | 1 | 1:49,127 | 2,467 |
| Cambodia | 100% | 1 | 1:16,273,330 | 74,610 |
| Belarus | - | 1 | 1:9,482,384 | 20,892 |
| Azerbaijan | - | 1 | 1:9,642,944 | 42,290 |
| Armenia | - | 1 | 1:2,918,753 | 14,910 |
| Albania | 100% | 1 | 1:3,046,570 | 49,159 |
Vuk (2,926) may also be a surname.
Vuk Forename Meaning
User-submitted Reference
It is an Old Slavic name derived from the noun vuk, meaning 'wolf'. In the past, when the word was still believed to have the effect of magic, it was given to a male child in the function of intimidating evil spirits who are afraid of dangerous beasts. The name was usually given to a male child in a family where deadly diseases reigned, so that the disease would escape from the fear of the 'wolf'.
- anica_bananicaVuk is a male name, which means 'wolf' in Serbian. Boys are given these names so that they become strong like wolves.
- lesesthetiquesVuk Forename Popularity
Vuk Demographics
Average Vuk Salary in
United States
$62,684 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
Phonetically Similar Names
| Forename | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vuke | 86 | 280 | / |
| Vauk | 86 | 91 | / |
| Hvuk | 86 | 28 | / |
| Vouk | 86 | 21 | / |
| Vfuk | 86 | 4 | / |
| Vuzk | 86 | 1 | / |
| Veuk | 86 | 1 | / |
| Vguk | 86 | 1 | / |
| Vuhk | 86 | 1 | / |
| Vukh | 86 | 1 | / |
| Vukë | 86 | 1 | / |
| Vauke | 75 | 12 | / |
| Vukke | 75 | 4 | / |
| Vouke | 75 | 3 | / |
| Vauck | 75 | 2 | / |
| Vahuk | 75 | 1 | / |
| Vukhp | 75 | 1 | / |
| Vfuik | 75 | 1 | / |
| Vukhe | 75 | 1 | / |
| Vuike | 75 | 1 | / |
| Vuugk | 75 | 1 | / |
| Vhuke | 75 | 1 | / |
| Veukh | 75 | 1 | / |
| Fuk | 67 | 3,264 | / |
| Vuc | 67 | 98 | / |
| Wuk | 67 | 67 | / |
| Vuq | 67 | 12 | / |
| Vug | 67 | 12 | / |
| Vux | 67 | 10 | / |
| Vouske | 67 | 2 | / |
| Vukowa | 67 | 1 | / |
| Vukova | 67 | 1 | / |
| Vaukhe | 67 | 1 | / |
Vuk Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vuk in the Russian language | ||
| Вук | vuk | - |
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