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Qillaq

The Greenlandic word for a sealskin.

Meaning and origin

Qillaq is the Kalaallisut word for the hide of a seal, once the material for tents, boats and clothing across the Arctic, taken as a boy's name.

How to pronounce Qillaq

English (US)KIL-lahk /ˈqiɬːaq/

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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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