Makana

Makana Meaning & Origin

About Makana
The name "Makana" is of Hawaiian origin and carries the meaning of "gift" or "reward." It is a unisex name that symbolizes the idea of being a blessing or a precious offering. Makana represents the concept of giving and receiving, highlighting the significance of gratitude and appreciation in Hawaiian culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Makana is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 55.24% and females 44.76%, based on recent birth statistics.

Makana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/makana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makana in Braille

Here's how to represent Makana in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Makana in braille

How to Spell the Name Makana in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Makana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Makana in sign language

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