What is the origin of the name Mekala?

Mekala is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How do you pronounce Mekala?

Mekala is pronounced meh-KAH-luh.

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GirlHawaiian

Mekala

meh-KAH-luh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

181

Peak Year

#17 in 1998

First Recorded

1988

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name has diverse origins, often linked to Hawaiian, meaning 'gift of the creator'. It can also be a variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'.

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Meka Kala Lala

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Meka Kala Lala

Spelling Variations

Michaela Mikayla McKayla

Similar Names

Mikayla Isabella Kailani Savannah

Personality Traits

GraciousCreativeSpiritualResilient

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