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Makeda
Pronounced mah-KEH-dah /mΙΛkΙ.dΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Ethiopian tradition β Makeda, the name of the Queen of Sheba; possibly 'greatness' or linked to a 'pillow/cushion'; the gloss variesLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Makeda comes from Ethiopian tradition β Makeda, the name of the legendary Queen of Sheba, who, in the Ethiopian national epic the Kebra Nagast, journeyed to King Solomon and founded the Solomonic dynasty (the meaning is debated, possibly 'greatness'; the gloss varies, which we note). A regal, lyrical name honoring African royalty (said 'mah-KEH-dah'; nickname Keda).
In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and African American families. Rare, the-Queen-of-Sheba at the root, and regal.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Makeda mean?
Makeda is the Ethiopian name of the Queen of Sheba, possibly 'greatness'; the gloss varies, which we note.
How do you pronounce Makeda?
It's said mah-KEH-dah /mΙΛkΙ.dΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Makeda a boy or girl name?
Makeda is a girl's name.
How popular is Makeda?
Makeda is a rare name in the U.S.