Makana

See also: makana

Hawaiian

Etymology

makana (“gift”) ; also a short form of compound given names containing this element.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈka.na/, [məˈkɐ.nə]

Proper noun

Makana

1. a male given name from Hawaiian
2. a female given name from Hawaiian

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records.
• Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: included in the top hundred first names for boys born in the State of Hawaii in 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2007.