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

a male or 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.

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