noun

Yuki

Yuki (noun) means a Native American people originally from northern California, or their language. Example: “Linguists have worked to document the surviving Yuki vocabulary.”

noun

A Native American people originally from northern California, or their language.

"Linguists have worked to document the surviving Yuki vocabulary."

A Japanese given name used for both girls and boys.

"Yuki started a new job at the design studio."

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Etymology

The tribal name probably comes from the Wintu word yu·keh, meaning "enemies," which is how neighboring peoples referred to the Yuki.

Rhymes for Yuki

suki Kuki tanuki kabuki Suzuki Kazuki Miyuki

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yuki” mean?

The word “Yuki” means a Native American people originally from northern California, or their language.

How do you use “Yuki” in a sentence?

Here is “Yuki” used in a sentence: “Linguists have worked to document the surviving Yuki vocabulary.”

What part of speech is “Yuki”?

“Yuki” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Yuki” have?

“Yuki” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Native American people originally from northern California, or their language.

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