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Macarius

muh-KAR-ee-us

Popularity

#9498

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

148

Peak Year

#21 in 2012

First Recorded

2005

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Macarius is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'makarios,' meaning 'blessed,' 'happy,' or 'fortunate.'

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Macarius of Egypt

    Fourth-century Christian monk and desert father.

  • Macarius of Alexandria

    Fourth-century Christian monk and desert father.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BlessedFortunateJoyfulWise

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