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Makarios
Pronounced mah-KAH-ree-os /mɑːˈkɑː.ri.os/Medium
Meaning: From the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy; fortunate' — the word opening the Beatitudes ('Blessed are...'). A saint's and archbishop's name; a serene virtue name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Makarios comes from the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy; fortunate,' a word of the Beatitudes and a saint's name. It reads ancient and uplifting — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-KAH-ree-os').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Greek families. Rare, blessed, and serene.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Makarios mean?
Makarios is Greek for 'blessed; happy; fortunate' — the word opening the Beatitudes.
How do you pronounce Makarios?
It's said mah-KAH-ree-os /mɑːˈkɑː.ri.os/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Makarios a boy or girl name?
Makarios is a boy's name.
How popular is Makarios?
Makarios is a rare name for boys in the U.S.