Myrtle
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Makala is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Myrtle". Listed origin: Hawaiian.
mah-KAY-lah
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Makala is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Myrtle". Listed origin: Hawaiian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is mah-KAY-lah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Makala. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Mak. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Makala Rose, Makala Grace, Makala Marie, Makala Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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