Makeen
Makeen is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Firm, established, highly placed”.
| Meaning | Firm, established, highly placed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مكين |
| Pronunciation | mah-KEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Pakistan, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Makeen
Makeen, from the Arabic Makīn, describes someone who is firmly settled and held in high regard. Its root, m-k-n, means to be firm and to have standing. In the Quran the word describes the standing Yusuf gained at the Egyptian king's court, and also the rank of the angel Jibril before Allah. Short and strong, the name has become more popular among Arab and South Asian families.
Is Makeen a Muslim name?
Makeen is a Quranic word used as a boy's name, meaning firm and highly placed. The king says to Yusuf: 'Indeed, you are today established (makīn) and trusted with us' (Quran 12:54).
How popular is Makeen?
Given in the Gulf, Egypt and Pakistan, and increasingly in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Makeen
- Makeen name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Makeen baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Makeen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Makeen mean?
Makeen means 'Firm, established, highly placed'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Makeen a Muslim name?
Makeen is a Quranic word used as a boy's name, meaning firm and highly placed. The king says to Yusuf: 'Indeed, you are today established (makīn) and trusted with us' (Quran 12:54).
How do you pronounce Makeen?
Makeen is pronounced mah-KEEN.
Is Makeen a boy or girl name?
Makeen is usually a boy name.