Boy name
Makai name meaning
“who is like God?”
Makai is a masculine name sometimes linked to Micaiah, from Hebrew Mikhayahu, giving it the meaning “who is like God?”. Mikhayahu more specifically means “who is like Yahweh?”. The connection between Makai and Micaiah is uncertain, and this interpretation rests on that proposed relationship.
What does Makai mean?
Who is like God?
In Indonesian: siapakah yang seperti Tuhan?
Origin and cultural usage of Makai
Makai is sometimes linked to Micaiah, from Hebrew Mikhayahu, meaning “who is like Yahweh?”. The connection between these name forms is uncertain.
How to pronounce Makai
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦏꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮊᮄ |
Is Makai a boy’s name?
Yes, Makai is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Makai ranks #4,223 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Makai
- Makki♂♀Associated with Mecca
- Maman♂Safe, peaceful
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Mahdi♂Guided toward the right path
- Masri♂From Egypt
- Manaf♂Height, elevated standing
- Manan♂One who bestows abundant favors
- Mardi♂To cultivate, to nurture
- Mamat♂The praised one
- Maha♂♀Great, mighty
- Makarim♂Virtues and noble qualities
- Mala♂♀Flower garland, floral wreath
FAQ about the name Makai
What is the meaning of Makai?
Makai means who is like God?. Makai is sometimes linked to Micaiah, from Hebrew Mikhayahu, meaning “who is like Yahweh?”. The connection between these name forms is uncertain.
Is Makai a boy’s name?
Yes, Makai is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Makai have?
Makai has 2 syllables (Ma-kai) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Makai?
Makai ranks #4,223 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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