Makar

Meaning of Makar

Makar is a masculine appellation that traces its lineage to the Greek Makarios—literally “blessed” or “happy”—and entered Slavic onomastic traditions through medieval ecclesiastical transmission. In modern Russian phonology it is articulated as /mɑˈkar/, retaining liturgical resonance via figures such as Macarius of Egypt and Macarius of Pochayiv. Analysis of U.S. Social Security Administration data reveals a modest but stable presence: annual birth occurrences have varied between five and twenty-four since 2008, culminating in a rank of 900th in 2024. Its compact, trochaic structure terminating in a rhotic consonant affords both phonetic clarity and a semantic undertone of felicity, making Makar a technically precise choice for parents seeking a name that balances historical gravitas with contemporary distinctiveness.