Makhi

MAH-kee'MAH-kee'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Divine

MEANING

He who is like God

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili term 'Makhi', which is a variant of 'Michael'

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Makhi is often associated with strength and divinity in Swahili-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in East African cultures, often given to boys in honor of its biblical connections.

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FAQs About Makhi

The name Makhi means "He who is like God" in Swahili.
Makhi has African origins. Derived from the Swahili term 'Makhi', which is a variant of 'Michael'
Makhi is pronounced MAH-kee (MAH-kee). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Makhi include Mak, Maki.
Some middle name ideas for Makhi include James, William, Thomas, Henry, David.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Makhi include Zuri, Kofi, Nia, Jabari.
The most common spelling is Makhi. Alternative spellings include Maki, Makhai.