Makana Meaning

What does Makana mean?

The name Makana is of African Swahili origin.

The meaning of Makana is "gift".

Makana is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Ma-ka-na.

The Given Name Makana

Makana is good for parents who want a name that is sweet and delightful.

A name fit for a child full of allure and distinction, a little seeker.

Makana is unique yet compelling due to its luminous and mesmerizing nature.

Makana Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 11,036 in baby name popularity for girls with 9 occurrences. It ranked 7,384 in baby name popularity for boys with 11 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 9,104 in baby name popularity for girls with 12 occurrences. It ranked 11,639 in baby name popularity for boys with 6 occurrences.

View the Makana Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Makana has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Makana to other names.

Makana Related Names

The names Matana, Nawal are all forms of Makana.

Famous Makanas

Makana Numerology

What will your new littleMakana be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Makana Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Makana in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Makana.

Just for fun, see the name Makana in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Makana in Nautical Flags page.