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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The wind
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- mah-KAH-nee
Makani is a Hawaiian name meaning "the wind," pronounced mah-KAH-nee. It's a soft, flowing three-syllable name with a clear, easy-to-say sound.
Meaning & Origin of Makani
Meaning: The wind.
Origin: Hawaiian.
How to Pronounce Makani
mah-KAH-neeIPA /məˈkɑːni/
Popularity of Makani
Makani is a rare name in the U.S.: it ranked #4801 in 2024 with 21 babies given the name. Its highest rank in the data, which runs from 1996 to 2024, was #4050 in 2022, when 27 babies were named Makani.
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FAQ
What does the name Makani mean?
The wind.
How do you pronounce Makani?
Makani is pronounced mah-KAH-nee (IPA: /məˈkɑːni/).
Is Makani a popular name right now?
Makani peaked at #4050 in 2022 and is ranked #4801 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)
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