Gender: Female
Origin: African
Meaning: Greatness or one who brings comfort.
Pronunciation: muh-KAY-buh, məˈkeɪbə, M AE K AH B AH
Popularity Rank: #147,330
Derived from the Ethiopian name meaning 'greatness' or 'she will bring about greatness'. It is also linked to the Swahili word 'mukiba' meaning 'one who will ease or bring comfort'.
The name Makeba is of African origin and means Greatness or one who brings comfort.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Makeba is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, France, and 16 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: muh-KAY-buh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): məˈkeɪbə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE K AH B AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Makeba is recorded 143 times globally, ranking it as the 147,330th most common name worldwide.
Makeba is most prevalent in United States of America, with 82 occurrences, making it the 19,620th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Makeba is found among 1 in every 22062 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #19,620 | 1 : 22,062 |
| South Africa | #34,972 | 1 : 106,586 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Makeba from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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