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in reply to a message by LMS
Illanaq is actually the Inuit word for “friend” and is not used as a name by Native Alaskans or First Nations. It’s only the name of a character in a film.
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Is not real name?
What a pity!
It has a nice meaning and a strong recognizable sound.
What a pity!
It has a nice meaning and a strong recognizable sound.
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Might I ask you about an Inuit name as well?
About a year or two ago, I watched the Canadian film The Snow Walker (2003), which I liked quite a lot. The film has two main characters, one of which is an Inuit girl named Kanaalaq. I remember being intrigued by the name at the time, but never being able to find its meaning anywhere on the Internet. Is it even an existing Inuit name, and if so, might one of your friends have any ideas about its meaning? Thank you in advance for any information that you are willing to share! :)
About a year or two ago, I watched the Canadian film The Snow Walker (2003), which I liked quite a lot. The film has two main characters, one of which is an Inuit girl named Kanaalaq. I remember being intrigued by the name at the time, but never being able to find its meaning anywhere on the Internet. Is it even an existing Inuit name, and if so, might one of your friends have any ideas about its meaning? Thank you in advance for any information that you are willing to share! :)
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I’ve asked. Sometimes they have information and sometimes they don’t since so many Native Alaskan and First Nations names are lost to the ether. I’ll reply if I hear anything.
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