Makena
Girl · Kikuyu (Kenyan)
makena · 3 beats
Meaning
Happy one; a Kikuyu Kenyan name as bright as morning.
The vibe
Makena is a name that means 'happy.' Timeless and spirited, her Kikuyu roots suit someone joyful, sociable, and entirely impossible not to like.
Quick questions
Is Makena a boy's or a girl's name?
Makena is a girl's name of Kikuyu (Kenyan) origin.
How popular is Makena?
Makena is a genuinely rare pick — you will seldom meet another.
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