Makaya
Derived from the Phoenician name Hamilcar, meaning 'Friend of Melqart' (the tutelary god of Tyre). This name suggests a person of great loyalty and strength, characterized by a courageous spirit and a natural ability to lead others with wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,021 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1999 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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Amílcar Cabral (Revolutionary and anti-colonial leader) · Amílcar Henríquez (Professional footballer for the Panama national team) · Amilcar de Castro (Renowned Brazilian sculptor and graphic artist) · Amilcar Barbuy (Legendary Italian-Brazilian football player and manager) · Amílcar Vasconcellos (Influential Uruguayan politician and lawyer)
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