Makhiya

Makhiya Meaning & Origin

About Makhiya
The name "Makhiya" is of African origin and is typically used for girls. It is derived from the Swahili word "makiya," which means "a gift from God" or "God's gift." The name carries a spiritual connotation, symbolizing the belief that the child is a precious blessing bestowed upon the parents by a higher power.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makhiya are female.

Makhiya Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K IY1 HH AH0
🌐 IPA
/makhiya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makhiya in Braille

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

The name Makhiya in braille

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

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

The name Makhiya in sign language

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