Makani
Hawaiian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Makani
Makani is a Hawaiian name meaning "wind" or "the wind," derived from the Hawaiian language word for air currents and atmospheric movement.
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Etymology
Makani is a Hawaiian name meaning "wind" or "the wind," derived from the Hawaiian language word for air currents and atmospheric movement. The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained wider use in modern times, particularly in Hawaii and among those with Hawaiian heritage or cultural affinity.
Makani currently ranks #6,035 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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