Maka
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- Name
- Maka
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- Girl name
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Maka (Máka) represents a Greenlandic form of the name Margarete. The first name is literally translated as 'the pearl'.
What does the name Maka mean?
Maka (Máka) is a Greenlandic variant of the name Margarete. Its literal meaning is 'the pearl'. The name has its roots in the ancient Greek term margarítēs (μαργαρίτης), which stands for 'the pearl'. In contrast, the male first name Māka is a Hawaiian and Māori derivation of Marcus, whose meaning in a figurative sense is 'the one dedicated to Mars'. This traces back to the Latin name Mart-kos, which means 'belonging to Mars' or 'dedicated to Mars'. There may also be a connection to the Latin word mas, which means 'male', thus leading to the meanings 'the male' or 'the man'. Other variants of this name include Margaretha, Margarethe, Margaret, Margareta, Margaretta, Margarida, Margarita, Margaritha, Margalida, Margalita, Margaux, and Margherita.
Where does the name Maka come from?
The etymology of Maka is both ancient Greek and Latin, meaning 'the pearl'. In ancient Greek, the term derives from margarítēs (μαργαρίτης), which means 'the pearl', while in Latin, Mart-kos stands for 'belonging to Mars' or 'dedicated to Mars'. The word mas means 'male' in Latin. The languages in which Maka appears are Greenlandic, Hawaiian, and Māori.
How do you pronounce Maka?
Maka is pronounced like 'Makah'.
When is the name day of Maka?
The celebration of the name day for Maka takes place on February 22, June 20, July 20, October 17, October 29, and November 16.
Popularity
Maka is a rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2020, when it was placed 2,824th. Over the last ten years, Maka has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th. Worldwide, the popularity and frequency of Maka varies.
Nicknames & pet names
Makunia
Famous people
- Maka Albarn (character from the manga/anime 'Soul Eater')
Frequently asked questions about the name Maka
What does the name Maka mean?
Maka is a Greenlandic form of the name Margarete and literally means 'the pearl'.
Where does the name Maka come from?
The origin of Maka is both ancient Greek and Latin and is used in Greenlandic, Hawaiian, and Māori.
How popular is the name Maka?
The name Maka is known in certain regions, particularly in Greenland, as well as in Hawaii and among the Māori, but is less common internationally.