Other names for the Makoane language: (Central Makhuwa, Central Makua, Emakhuwa, Emakhuwana, Emakua, Emathipane, Empamela, Emwaja, Enaharra, Enlai, Enyara, Macua, Maharra, Makhuwa, Makhuwa-Makhuwana, Makhuwana, Makhuwwa of Nampula, Makuana, Mulai, Nahara, Nampamela)