Makela

Makela Meaning & Origin

About Makela
The name "Makela" is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "mäki," meaning "hill" or "elevation." It is a surname that is often used as a given name as well. People with the name Makela are believed to possess qualities associated with hills, such as strength, stability, and resilience. They may also be seen as grounded individuals who are determined and hardworking.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makela are female.

Makela Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K IH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmækɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makela in Braille

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

The name Makela in braille

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

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

The name Makela in sign language

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