Makua

Makua Meaning & Origin

About Makua
The name "Makua" is of African origin, specifically from the Swahili language. It means "elder" or "respected one." It is a name that carries a sense of wisdom, honor, and reverence. Makua is often given to individuals who are seen as leaders or highly respected members of their community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makua are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 K UW0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/makua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makua in Braille

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

The name Makua in braille

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

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

The name Makua in sign language

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