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Macario
Macario Pronunciation
Macario is pronounced mah-KAH-ree-oh /mɑˈkɑ.ri.oʊ/High
Meaning: Blessed, happy; Spanish form of Greek Makarios, a desert-saint nameHigh
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History & Origin
Macario descends from Greek Makarios, 'blessed, happy' — the beatitudes' own adjective — borne by Egyptian desert fathers and carried into Spanish through the saints' calendar. Mexico made it memorable twice: the Day-of-the-Dead film classic Macario and revolutionary-era bearers.
In the U.S. it is a rare heritage choice in Mexican and Filipino families (the Philippines' Macario Sakay adds patriot history). Four syllables of beatitude.
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How do you pronounce Macario?
Macario is pronounced mah-KAH-ree-oh (/mɑˈkɑ.ri.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Macario said aloud.
How do you say Macario?
Macario is said mah-KAH-ree-oh (/mɑˈkɑ.ri.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Macario said aloud.
What does the name Macario mean?
Macario is the Spanish form of Greek Makarios and means 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Is Macario a boy or girl name?
Macario is a boy's name.
How popular is Macario?
Macario is a rare name in the U.S.