name
Makena
mah-KEH-nah
/mɑːˈkɛnɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
makena
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Kikuyu/Kenyan (Kenya/East Africa)
- Meaning
- The happy one; one who brings happiness
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
A Kikuyu name popular in Kenya; reflects the importance of happiness and celebration in naming
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