Macara
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Macara
Macara derives from Scottish Gaelic "mac" (son of) combined with "cara" (friend), literally meaning "son of the friend." The name has roots in Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland, where patronymic naming conventions were standard.
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Etymology
Macara derives from Scottish Gaelic "mac" (son of) combined with "cara" (friend), literally meaning "son of the friend." The name has roots in Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland, where patronymic naming conventions were standard.
The name is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures with historical significance in Gaelic-speaking communities; it remains relatively uncommon outside these regions and has limited documented use in major world religions.
Macara currently ranks #16,545 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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