Mekella
Ge'ez · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mekella
Mekella (also spelled Mekele) derives from Ge'ez and means "you have become great" or "greatness," combining the root elements referring to growth and elevation.
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Etymology
Mekella (also spelled Mekele) derives from Ge'ez and means "you have become great" or "greatness," combining the root elements referring to growth and elevation. The name is primarily used among Tigrayan and Amharan peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea, with historical significance as the capital city of Tigray Region, though it also functions as a given name in these communities.
Mekella currently ranks #14,795 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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