Meaning and Origin
What does the name Makeba mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Makeba means "Precious jewell".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Makeba means "Precious Jewel" and is of African origin.
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Makeba is of Xhosa origin and means "In South Africa, the name Makeba is masculine and often found as a surname. Makeba is not the name of the Queen of Sheba...Makeda is the name associated with the Ethiophian Queen (spelled with a D)".
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Makeba means "Makeba is the Hebrew name of the Queen of Shebah. Mother of Ethiopian, tribe of Judah, Son from King Solomon, Malik".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Makeba means "Freedom".