Mekela
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mekela
Mekela is a feminine given name derived from Hebrew origins, likely a variation of Michaela or a form related to "Mikael," meaning "who is like God" from the Hebrew elements "mi" (who) and "el" (God).
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Etymology
Mekela is a feminine given name derived from Hebrew origins, likely a variation of Michaela or a form related to "Mikael," meaning "who is like God" from the Hebrew elements "mi" (who) and "el" (God). The name is primarily used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures, where it reflects Amharic or Tigrinya linguistic influences and is associated with Christian communities in the Horn of Africa region.
Mekela currently ranks #14,933 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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