Kikuyu · Girl name
Makena
“the happy one”
About the name Makena
Makena is a feminine given name of Kikuyu origin, meaning ‘the happy one.’ The Kikuyu are an ethnic group native to Kenya, and the name reflects positive attributes valued in their culture. While Makena is sometimes associated with a beach in Hawaii, as a personal name it is rooted in the Kikuyu language and tradition. The name is used among Kikuyu-speaking communities and has gained recognition beyond Kenya due to its pleasant meaning and sound.
- Meaning
- the happy one
- Origin
- Kikuyu
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mah-KAY-nah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Makena
- Makena Rose
- Makena Lynn
- Makena Marie
- Makena Grace
- Makena Ann
Questions about Makena
- What does Makena mean?
- Makena is a Kikuyu name meaning "the happy one".
- How do you pronounce Makena?
- Makena is pronounced mah-KAY-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.