Marko
Meaning of Marko
Marko is a masculine name with origins in various European countries, including Italy and Spain. It is the Italian and Spanish variant of the name Marco. Marko is pronounced as MAR-koh in both American English (/ˈmɑrkoʊ/) and British English (/ˈmɑːkəʊ/). The name has been steadily popular over the years in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 2000 names for newborn boys. In recent years, it has hovered around the 1800s-1900s range. The popularity of Marko showcases its timeless appeal as a classic yet unique choice for parents looking for a strong and internationally recognized name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as MAR-koh (/ˈmɑːkəʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as MAR-koh (/ˈmɑrkoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Marko
| Marko Marulić, also known as Marcus Marulus Spalatensis, was a Croatian poet, lawyer, and Renaissance humanist who coined the term "psychology" and is considered the national poet of Croatia. |
| Marko Arnautović is an Austrian professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Austria national team. |
| Marko Marin is a German former professional footballer known for his agility, creativity, and playmaking ability as an attacking midfielder and left winger. |
| Marko Grujić is a Serbian professional footballer known for his midfield play with Porto and the Serbia national team. |
| Marko Jovanović is a Serbian professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for club FK Železničar Pančevo. |
| Marko Nikolić is a Serbian football manager. |
| Marko Popović is a former professional basketball player from Croatia who now serves as a sporting director for Zenit Saint Petersburg. |
| Marko Janković is a Montenegrin professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Azerbaijan Premier League club Qarabağ and the Montenegro national team. |
| Marko Jarić is a former professional basketball player from Serbia who played as a point guard and represented the senior FR Yugoslavian national basketball team. |
| Marko Rothmüller was a Croatian operatic baritone, composer, and pianist. |
| Marko Bošnjak is a Bosnian-Croatian pop singer who gained fame by winning the second season of the Serbian talent show Pinkove Zvezdice. |
| Marko Ahtisaari is a Finnish technology entrepreneur, musician, and former CEO and co-founder of Dopplr and Sync Project, as well as a former executive vice president of Design at Nokia. |
| Marko Simonović is a Montenegrin professional basketball player currently playing for Beşiktaş Emlakjet in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroCup, on loan from Crvena zvezda. |
| Marko Todorović is a Montenegrin professional basketball player currently playing for the Ningbo Rockets in the Chinese Basketball Association, standing at 6 feet 11 inches tall. |
| Marko Podraščanin is a Serbian professional volleyball player known for his achievements in international competitions and his contributions to the Serbia men's national volleyball team. |
