Macarius - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Macarius name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Macarius

Name Meaning

"Macarius" This name derives from the Ancient Greek “makar (μακαρ) Makários (Μακάριος),” meaning “Fortunate, supremely blessed.” Saint Macarius of Jerusalem was Bishop of Jerusalem from 312 to shortly before 335, according to Sozomen. Macarius of Egypt (300–391) was an Egyptian Christian monk and hermit. Macarius was born in Upper Egypt. A late tradition places his birthplace in the village of Shabsheer, in Al Minufiyah Governorate, Egypt around 300 AD At some point before his pursuit of asceticism, Macarius made his living smuggling niter in the vicinity of Nitria, a vocation which taught him how to survive in and travel across the wastes in that area.

Definition

An Egyptian monk who is known for his book Fifty Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian.

Pronunciations

Macar-ius
Ma-carius
macar-ius

Syllable

Macarius Syllable count: There are 4 syllables in the name Macarius

Sentences

St. Macarius of Alexandria, anchorite
Macarius the Great of Egypt
Venerable Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker
In 326 Constantine, after his conversion to Christianity, issued orders to the bishop Macarius to recover the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the tomb in which his body was laid (see Sepulchre, Holy).
Leo of Rome, Athanasius, Gregory of Nyssa, Theophylactus, Cyril of Jerusalem and others, trine immersion was regarded as being symbolic of the three days' entombment of Christ; and in the Armenian baptismal rubric this interpretation is enjoined, as also in an epistle of Macarius of Jerusalem addres

Macarius Overview and Analysis

Macarius Gender statistics

The name Macarius is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Macarius

The name Macarius is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 53,431th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
Canada	23,396	0%
Australia	27,861	0%
United States	91,523	0%
United Kingdom	91,523	0%
New Zealand	112,067	0%

Where to find Macarius?

The name Macarius is predominantly found in Canada (CA), particularly in the state of Alberta (AL), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Macarius Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Macarius has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Macarius was most used in 2015 with a usage rate of 50%. It was least used in 2007 with a usage rate of 25%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Macarius

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Four Syllable Names Similar to Macarius

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Origin and History of the name Macarius

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “makar (μακαρ) Makários (Μακάριος)”, meaning “Fortunate, supremely blessed”.

Saint Macarius of Jerusalem was Bishop of Jerusalem from 312 to shortly before 335, according to Sozomen.

Macarius of Egypt (300–391) was an Egyptian Christian monk and hermit.Macarius was born in Upper Egypt.

A late tradition places his birthplace in the village of Shabsheer, in Al Minufiyah Governorate, Egypt around 300 AD At some point before his pursuit of asceticism, Macarius made his living smuggling niter in the vicinity of Nitria, a vocation which taught him how to survive in and travel across the wastes in that area.

Macarius in Chinese

Translation: 妈萨柳
Pronunce: (PinYin) : mā Sà liǔ

Macarius in Numerology

Macarius: Name to Numerology Conversion
M	A	C	A	R	I	U	S
	1		1		9	3
4		3		9			1

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 5
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 8
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 4

Conclusions about the name Macarius

Should you named your son Macarius?

According to the gender statistics, the name Macarius is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Macarius is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Macarius is a boy.

Macarius is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Macarius a good name?

The name Macarius enters the domain of less common yet exceptionally elegant and sophisticated names. These names often possess a sense of grandeur and poise, evoking an aura of refinement and distinction.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Macarius?

Pros of the name Macarius:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Macarius has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Macarius is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.