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Hak

Hak (name) means a surname of varied origin, found among Dutch, Czech, Cambodian, and Chinese families. Example: “Hak is a surname found in several different cultures.”

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A surname of varied origin, found among Dutch, Czech, Cambodian, and Chinese families.
"Hak is a surname found in several different cultures."

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Etymology

* As a Dutch surname, variant of Haack. * As a Czech surname Hák, from the noun hák (“hook”). * As a Cambodian surname, from Khmer ហាក់ (hak), itself of Chinese origin and from 和 (“peace”), compare He. * As an Islamic name mainly in India, borrowed from Bengali হক (hok). Compare Haq. * Also as a Chinese surname, from 郝 (hǎo), see Hao.

Origin: Chinese

Frequently asked questions

What does “Hak” mean?

The word “Hak” means a surname of varied origin, found among Dutch, Czech, Cambodian, and Chinese families.

How do you use “Hak” in a sentence?

Here is “Hak” used in a sentence: “Hak is a surname found in several different cultures.”

What part of speech is “Hak”?

“Hak” is a name.

What is the meaning of Hak?

"Hak" (name) means a surname of varied origin, found among Dutch, Czech, Cambodian, and Chinese families.

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