Macarius
Meaning of Macarius
Macarius is a strong and distinctive name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word "makarios," which means "blessed" or "fortunate." This name has deep religious associations, as it was borne by several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Macarius was also the name of an influential fourth-century Egyptian monk who is often referred to as Macarius the Great. The popularity of the name Macarius has been steadily increasing in recent years in the United States, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful and uncommon name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as muh-KAIR-ee-uhs (/məˈkɛəriəs/)
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Notable People Named Macarius
| Macarius of Unzha - Macarius of the Yellow Water Lake and the Unzha, the Miracle Worker, was a Russian Orthodox saint known for founding four monasteries in the Middle and Upper Volga regions of Russia. |
| Macarius of Egypt, also known as Macarius the Elder or Macarius the Great, was a Christian monk and grazer hermit. |
| Metropolitan Macarius of Lviv is a prominent bishop in the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) and a permanent member of the Standing Holy Synod, with the title of Metropolitan of Lviv. |
