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Macrina

muh-KREE-nah

Popularity

#16694

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

170

Peak Year

#11 in 2023

First Recorded

1959

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Macrina is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from 'makros' meaning 'long' or 'great'. It is associated with early Christian saints.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Macrina the Younger

    Influential theologian and philosopher in early Christianity.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

WiseDevoutStrong-willedIntellectual

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