Makisha

Makisha Meaning & Origin

About Makisha
The name "Makisha" is of African origin and is typically used for girls. It is derived from the Swahili language and means "favorite" or "beloved." People with this name are often seen as affectionate, caring, and cherished by those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makisha are female.

Makisha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKX
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K IY1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/makisha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makisha in Braille

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

The name Makisha in braille

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

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

The name Makisha in sign language

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