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Amaruq

Inuktitut for "wolf".

Meaning and origin

Amaruq is the everyday Inuktitut word for the wolf, given to boys in Inuktitut-speaking communities of Arctic Canada.

How to pronounce Amaruq

English (US)AH-mah-rook /ˈamaʁuq/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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