Makanamau

What does Makanamau mean in Hawaiian?

Makanamau is a Hawaiian unisex name that means everlasting gift. The name comes from makana (gift) + mau (always). It is pronounced mah-kah-nah-MOW, with 4 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

A modern combination of common Hawaiian name elements rather than a traditional name.

Makanamau belongs with other Hawaiian names about gift, life and hope.

How to pronounce Makanamau

Say every vowel. A as in “father”, e as in “bet”, i as “ee”, o as in “go”, u as “oo”. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.

Is Makanamau a boy or girl name?

Makanamau is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Makanamau is still used for both boys and girls.