Macrina
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Macrina
Macrina derives from the Latin name Macrinus, which is based on the root "macer" meaning "thin" or "lean." The name was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably Saint Macrina the Younger (327–379), a prominent theologian and ascetic in the Eastern Roman Empire whose intellectual influence shaped early Christian thought.
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Etymology
Macrina derives from the Latin name Macrinus, which is based on the root "macer" meaning "thin" or "lean." The name was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably Saint Macrina the Younger (327–379), a prominent theologian and ascetic in the Eastern Roman Empire whose intellectual influence shaped early Christian thought.
Macrina currently ranks #7,729 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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