Uncas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Uncas has two meanings. "Person of the rising sun" or "morning star," which is due to its Algonquin origin, and "Last of the Mohicans," a famous novel by James Fenimore Cooper, in which the main character is a Native American named Uncas.
Pronunciation
The name Uncas is pronounced as UHN-kas.
UNK-us(Popular Culture)
Popularity
The name Uncas is not a common name around the world, and is therefore not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in any country.

cartoon of the name Uncas
Cartoon of Uncas

Uncas Name meanings & History

Uncas is derived from the Algonquin language and is the name of a famous 17th-century Native American chief. The name means "person of the rising sun" or "morning star.". The name Uncas has two meanings. "Person of the rising sun" or "morning star," which is due to its Algonquin origin, and "Last of the Mohicans," a famous novel by James Fenimore Cooper, in which the main character is a Native American named Uncas. Derived from the Mohegan word wonkus meaning "fox". This was a character in 'The Last of the Mohicans' book and film. The name Uncas is mostly used in the United States and Canada, where parents appreciate the cultural significance and historical connection of the name. It is also used in other countries, particularly among those with an interest in Native American culture and history.

Zodiac Sign of Uncas: Understanding Sagittarius,Universality Pisces

Synonyms of Uncas:

U: Understanding,Universality,Utopia,Unity,Undermining

N: Nagging,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat,Nervous,Nutrition

C: Candid,Copycat,Cute,Chatty,Choice,Curious,Clever

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Action

S: Social Standing,Success,Solidity,Sex,Status,Security,Sensuality

Uncas is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Uncas is the real-life 17th-century chief of the Mohegan tribe in Connecticut, who is known for his diplomatic skills and leadership during the early colonial period. In addition, the name is associated with the main character in the novel "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper, which was made into a movie in 1992.