Makarios

The first name Makarios is a masculine name, whose meaning can be directly translated as 'the Blessed,' 'the Happy,' and 'the Fortunate.' Its roots lie in Ancient Greek, derived from the word makar (μακαρ).

What does the name Makarios mean?

Makarios, a masculine first name, means 'the Blessed,' 'the Happy,' 'the Fortunate,' and 'the Blessed one.' It comes from Ancient Greek and is derived from the term makar (μακαρ) or Makários (Μακάριος), which literally means 'blessed,' 'rich,' or 'happy.' In ancient Greek mythology, 'Makarios' was one of the titles of Zeus. Among early Christians, this name was widely used. There are various variants such as Makar, Makari, Makarius, Makaro, Makary, Macario, Macarius, Makarios, and Macareno. Feminine forms of the name include Makarie, Makaria, and Macarena.

Where does the name Makarios come from?

The origin of the name Makarios can be found in Ancient Greek and means 'the Blessed.' The Ancient Greek word consists of makar or Makários, which means 'blessed' or 'happy.'

How do you pronounce Makarios?

The pronunciation of Makarios is melodic and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-ka-ri-os' [makaˈʁiːɔs], creating a flowing and wide sound movement. The part 'rios' provides an open and gentle ending, giving the name an elegant touch. Thus, Makarios radiates dignity and fullness of sound - harmonious and present, with a deeply rooted Greek tradition.

When is the name day of Makarios?

The name day for Makarios is celebrated in Greece on January 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Makarios is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, reaching 4,252nd place. In the last ten years, Makarios has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Famous people

• Makarios III (Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus)
• Makarios Tewfik (Bishop of Ismayliah)