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Macha

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Pronounced MAH-khah /ˈmɑ.xɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning (variously 'plain; field'); the fierce Celtic goddess of war, horses, and sovereignty, one aspect of the Morrigan; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess of war and sovereignty: Macha is a Celtic goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAH-khah'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning (variously 'plain; field'); the fierce Celtic goddess of war, horses, and sovereignty, one aspect of the Morrigan; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Macha comes from the Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning (variously 'plain; field'); the Celtic goddess of war and sovereignty (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAH-khah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, goddess-of-war at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Macha is a Celtic name of uncertain meaning (variously 'plain; field') — the fierce goddess of war, horses, and sovereignty, one aspect of the Morrigan — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'MAH-khah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Macha — Celtic mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

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Morrigan— the war-goddess she is part of
Brigid— a companion Celtic goddess
Rhiannon— a kin Celtic deity
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Aine— shares Macha's Celtic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macha mean?

Macha is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning (variously 'plain; field'); the goddess of war and sovereignty, an aspect of the Morrigan. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Macha?

It's said MAH-khah /ˈmɑ.xɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Macha a boy or girl name?

Macha is a girl's name.

How popular is Macha?

Macha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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