The Christening

Makena

Makena (pronounced ma-KÉ-na) is a girl name of Meru / Kikuyu origin, used in Kenya. It means “She who brings joy.”

Origin: Meru / Kikuyu
Region: Kenya
Gender: Girl

Joie & bonheur

More names that mean “Joie & bonheur”

Adebayo — The crown meets joy
Ayo — Joy
Ayodele — Joy enters the house
Ayomide — My joy has arrived
Ayotunde — Joy has come back
Desta — Joy
Ekundayo — Tears turn into joy
Esengo — Joy
Farai — Rejoice
Furaha — Joy, gladness

“Makena” comes from Meru / Kikuyu culture (Kenya). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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