Macarie / Macarius / Makarios / Makary
Pronunciation: mah-KAH-ree-eh
Meaning
blessed, happy
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
Macarie is the Romanian form of the Greek name Macarius, which is derived from the Greek word 'makarios' (μακάριος), meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'. The name has a strong religious connotation due to several early Christian saints bearing the name, most notably Saint Macarius the Great, an Egyptian hermit and desert father of the 4th century. The name spread through the Byzantine Empire and subsequently into Eastern Orthodox Christian countries, including Romania.
Famous People Named Macarie
- Macarius of Egypt (Saint Macarius the Great)
- Macarius of Alexandria (Saint Macarius the Younger)
- Macarie I of Wallachia (Metropolitan of Wallachia)
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