Origin, Meaning, And History Of Makenna
妈kenna is a Gaelic name with an Irish origin, to be specific. It is an Anglicized version of the Irish name ‘Mac Cionaodha,’ which refers to ‘the one born of fire.’ The name was originally patronymic with the literal meaning of ‘son of Cionaodha.’ Cionaodha traces its roots to the name Cináed, which is derived from a combination of the Old Irish words ‘cin,’ meaning ‘respect’ and ‘self-esteem’ and ‘aed,’ meaning ‘fire.’ Despite it being a patronymic surname, it gradually transitioned to a feminine first name.
The name was also used by Scots and Picts who resided on the island of Great Britain. Makenna also means ‘ascend’ or ‘child of Kenneth’ in other Gaelic languages spoken across the British Isles. Kenneth is an Anglicized version of the name Cináed.
The name can also be a variation of the name Makena, which comes from the Kikuyu language and means ‘the one who is happy.’ Kikuyu language is spoken by the Kikuyu people residing in Central Kenya. Since the Kikuyu language and other related languages are spoken in other regions, the name can be found in other countries of Central and Eastern Africa.
妈kenna could also be a derivation of the Hawaiian place Makena, which means ‘a gathering of many,’ making it a toponymic name. It referred to a place where many had gathered for a purpose. The place is located on the island of Maui and is famous for the Makena State Park. It is believed the place got its name when many locals gathered there to mine stone for a church building in the 19th century.
In the early 1993 episodes of the New Zealand soap seriesShortland Street, Angela Bloomfield played a fictitious character named Rachel McKenna. Elise McKenna, a fictional character also, was represented by Jane Seymore in the movieSomewhere in Time.
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Famous People With The Name Makenna
- 麦肯纳恩典American actress, singer/songwriter best known for her Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Alex McKennaAmerican actress and voice-over artist popular for her roles in various television series
- 妈kena OnjerikaKenyan writer who is known for writing on subjects related to Africa and African people. She won the Caine prize for African writing in 2017
- Ryan Glennon McKennaAmerican politician, served as a Democratic member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 22nd District
妈kenna On The Popularity Chart
妈kenna has been a quite popular name among parents in the United States for almost the last two decades.
Popularity Over Time
妈kenna peaked in popularity in 2005 when 1619 babies per million were registered under this name in the US.
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Since 1982, Makenna has jumped more than 7000 places to be ranked at #367 in 2021.
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Boy Sibling Names For Makenna
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Makenna?
The name Makenna means ‘the one born of fire.’
2. What is the origin of the name Makenna?
妈kenna is of Irish and Hawaiian origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Makenna?
妈kenna is pronounced as muh-keh-nuh.
4. Which middle names go well with Makenna?
You may choose classic names, such as Brigid, which refers to the exalted one; Siobhan, which means ‘God is gracious;’ Abigail, which translates to ‘my father is jo;’ and Naomi, which means ‘pleasant.’ If you want a gender-neutral middle name, you may consider Jordan, Taylor, and Avery.
5. What are some famous nicknames or shortened versions of the name Makenna?
Kenna, Maki, and Kenny or Kennie are some cute nicknames for Makenna. It may be notable to mention that nicknames are a way to show affection. So, you may change them according to your preference.
6. Are there any notable variations of the name Makenna in different languages or cultures?
McKenna, Kenna, and Mackenna are the commonly known variations of this name. Kenna is mainly a shortened version of the name, while McKenna is used more as a surname.
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