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Makoa

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Pronounced muh-KOH-uh /məˈkoʊ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian makoa, 'fearless, brave, courageous, aggressive.' In Hawaiian naming it is used for boys, and we flag that lean honestly and respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hawaiian courage name: Makoa is 'fearless, brave' (said 'muh-KOH-uh'). A boy's name in Hawaiian use.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian makoa, 'fearless, brave, courageous, aggressive.' In Hawaiian naming it is used for boys, and we flag that lean honestly and respectfully.

History & Origin

Makoa comes from the Hawaiian word makoa, meaning 'fearless, brave, courageous.' It belongs to the family of Hawaiian names drawn directly from words describing character, alongside Koa, 'warrior; brave,' and Kaimana. We state plainly and respectfully that in Hawaiian use Makoa is a boys' name; its appearance for girls on the mainland runs against that tradition, and we flag the lean rather than smoothing it over (said 'muh-KOH-uh').

It appears only in very small numbers for girls in the U.S. Rare, strong, and Hawaiian.

Did you know? Makoa is a straightforward Hawaiian word - 'fearless, brave' - and in Hawaii it is given to boys, a point we state plainly out of respect for the naming tradition.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Makoa — Hawaiian makoa 'fearless, brave, courageous'; boys' name in Hawaii

Variations

KoaMakoahMakua

Nicknames

KoaMakoMak

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If you like Makoa…

Koa— the Hawaiian courage word inside it
Kaimana— a like Hawaiian virtue name
Keanu— a like Hawaiian classic
Noa— a like short Hawaiian pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makoa mean?

Makoa is Hawaiian for 'fearless, brave, courageous'; in Hawaiian tradition it is a boy's name, which we flag honestly.

How do you pronounce Makoa?

It's said muh-KOH-uh /məˈkoʊ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Makoa a boy or girl name?

In Hawaiian use Makoa is a boy's name. It is used here for a girl, and we flag that lean honestly and respectfully.

How popular is Makoa?

Makoa is extremely rare in the U.S.

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