Makeba

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
One who brings joy or brings happiness
Popularity
Makeba is not a very common name in the world. It is unique and less used, making it a great choice if parents want to give their child an uncommon name.

cartoon of the name Makeba
Cartoon of Makeba

Makeba Name meanings & History

One who brings joy or brings happiness. Meaning unknown, possibly a transferred usage of the African surname Makeba in honor of the South African singer Miriam "Mama Africa" Makeba (1932-2008). Makeba is commonly used as a baby girl's name. It is a great choice for parents looking for a unique name that has a strong positive meaning behind it.

Zodiac Sign of Makeba: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Makeba:

M: Memorabilia,Memory,Mushy,Maternal,Manipulative,Mother,Mommy

A: Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Environment

B: Bashful,Beauty,Bountiful,Brains

Makeba is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

One of the most famous people with the name Makeba is the late South African singer and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba. Makeba was an iconic figure who used her music and fame to advocate for civil rights and used her platform as a stage for the voiceless.

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