Moke as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Moke

What is the meaning of the name Moke ?

The baby name Moke is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /moʊk/ (MOHK),/ˈmoʊkeɪ/ (MOH-kay),/ˈmoʊkɛ/ (MOH-keh),/ˈmoʊki/ (MOH-kee).

Moke is English, Hawaiian, Polynesian in Origin.

Moke is a multicultural given name with strong roots in Central Africa. In Lingala and related Congolese languages, moke means “small” or “little,” often used affectionately for a junior child or the younger of two relatives. From this sense, Moke functions as both a nickname and a standalone given name, and it also appears as a surname. French-influenced spellings sometimes show an accent - Moké - to reflect pronunciation. The name gained wider visibility in the 20th century through Congolese urban culture, including notable artists and athletes.

In the Pacific, particularly in Hawaiʻi, Moke occurs as a familiar form for men, at times used as a local nickname for Moses or other Mo- names, though it is less formal than Hawaiian Bible forms like Mose. Variants and related forms include Moké, Moki, and the English pet form Mokey. Unrelated to these origins, moke historically meant “donkey” in British slang.