maka

Maka is a term with several distinct meanings in different languages and contexts. In Indonesian and Malay, maka is a subordinating conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'thus,' used to introduce clauses that express a consequence or result. It is common in formal writing, official documents, and literary prose, where it often follows a statement that is then concluded or inferred.

In popular culture, Maka Albarn is a fictional character in the Japanese manga and anime Soul Eater. As a meister at Death Weapon Meister Academy, she partners with the living weapon Soul Evans and plays a central role in the series' early arcs.

Maka is also used as a given name in some cultures. It is a feminine name in Georgia and appears in other languages in various transliterations, sometimes with diacritics or local variants.

Geographically, Maka is the name of several small places or settlements in different countries, used as a toponym for villages and neighborhoods.