Gender: Unisex
Origin: Quechua
Meaning: Guinea pig
Pronunciation: hwee, /kwi/, K Y UW IY
Popularity Rank: #213,949
Originating from Quechua language, Cuy means 'guinea pig'. In Quechua culture, guinea pigs were considered sacred animals and were often used in religious ceremonies.
The name Cuy is of Quechua origin and means Guinea pig. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Cuy is found in United States of America, Mexico, Peru, and 13 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hwee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kwi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K Y UW IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Cuy is recorded 88 times globally, ranking it as the 213,949th most common name worldwide.
Cuy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 22 occurrences, making it the 51,476th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Cuy is found among 1 in every 82232 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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