The nameMakan
Makan is a West African boy's name, common in Mali.
- Boy's name
- Manding (West Africa)
Meaning
It has no established meaning.
Origin
Manding (West Africa).
History
In France it has been given since the 1970s, mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Makan
Makan in France
1296thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (30 births)
915babies named Makan in France since 1900
Makan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 250 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Makan. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Makan in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Makan mean?
It has no established meaning.
What is the origin of the name Makan?
Manding (West Africa).
Is Makan a girl's or a boy's name?
Makan is a boy's name.