Makai

Makai Meaning & Origin

About Makai
The surname Makai is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the word "mรกk," meaning "poppy." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer likely lived near a place where poppies grew abundantly or worked in the poppy industry. The name Makai is relatively common in Hungary and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the cultivation or trade of poppies.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Makai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Makai: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Makai based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Makai is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
MK
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
MNA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
M020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K EY1
๐ŸŒ IPA
/makai*/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makai in Braille

Here's how to represent Makai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Makai in braille

How to sign the name Makai using Sign Language

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

The name Makai in sign language

Numerology