Macaria
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Macaria
Macaria derives from the Greek word "makarios" (μακάριος), meaning "blessed" or "happy." The name has roots in ancient Greek philosophy and religious thought, where makarios described a state of divine happiness or blessedness.
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Etymology
Macaria derives from the Greek word "makarios" (μακάριος), meaning "blessed" or "happy." The name has roots in ancient Greek philosophy and religious thought, where makarios described a state of divine happiness or blessedness.
The name was used in ancient Greek culture and later adopted by early Christian communities, particularly in Byzantine and Greek Orthodox traditions; it appears in classical mythology as the daughter of Heracles and is documented in early Christian hagiography.
Macaria currently ranks #11,530 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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