Gender: Male
Popularity Rank: #275,100
Makhanda, also spelled Makana and also known as Nxele, was a Xhosa indigenous doctor. He served as a top advisor to Chief Ndlambe. During the Xhosa Wars, on 22 April 1819, he initiated an abortive assault on the town of Grahamstown, in what was then the Cape Colony.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 3, 2024
Makhanda may be derived from Makhan, a name whose meaning is Soft, Pure Butter.
The name Makhanda is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Makhanda is predominantly used in countries such as South Africa and Botswana.
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At NamesLook, the name Makhanda is recorded 63 times globally, ranking it as the 275,100th most common name worldwide.
Makhanda is most prevalent in South Africa, with 62 occurrences, making it the 15,714th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Makhanda is found among 1 in every 37821 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Makhanda, also spelled Makana and also known as Nxele, was a Xhosa indigenous doctor. He served as a top advisor to Chief Ndlambe. During the Xhosa Wars, on 22 April 1819, he initiated an abortive assault on the town of Grahamstown, in what was then the Cape Colony.
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