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Macarena

mak-uh-RAY-nah

Popularity

#3923

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

303

Peak Year

#38 in 2024

First Recorded

1971

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Virgin Mary's title, 'Maria de la Macarena', referencing a church in Seville, Spain. It signifies 'woman from Magdala'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Macarena Gómez

    Spanish actress and model known for her horror film roles.

  • Macarena Achaga

    Argentine-Mexican actress and singer, popular in telenovelas.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

LivelyCharismaticSociableJoyful

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