Yorka
[ˈjɔrkə]Meaning
Sranan Tongo word for an evil spirit, from Kari'na ijoròkan
Background Story
Yorka is a Sranan Tongo word for an evil spirit. It comes from Kari'na ijoròkan, which derives ultimately from Proto-Cariban *ijoroko with a suffix. Related forms in other Cariban languages include Apalaí joroko, Trió joroko, Wayana jolok, Pemon iworok and Ye'kwana Odo'sha. The sources checked do not record it as a personal name.
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