Highness or greatness
Makeda is the traditional Ethiopic name for the Queen of Sheba, who famously visited King Solomon. The name is deeply rooted in the Kebra Nagast, an ancient Ethiopian epic, and symbolizes wisdom and regal power. It remains a significant cultural name in Ethiopia and among the African diaspora.
Less common today
Makeda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,310 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The legendary Queen of Sheba in Ethiopian tradition
Jamaican-Canadian novelist and activist
A character in the video game series 'The Elder Scrolls' · The Elder Scrolls
