68%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Spanish Pronounced Pron. /ma.ˈka.ɾjo/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Spanish form of the Latin name Macarius, derived from the Greek name Μακάριος (Makarios), which was in turn derived from Greek μάκαρ (makar) meaning "blessed, happy". This was the name of several early saints. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Feminine FormMacariaOther Languages & CulturesMakar(Belarusian) Kari(Finnish) Macarius, Makarios(Late Greek) Makar, Makari, Makariy(Russian) Makar(Ukrainian) User SubmissionMacário PopularityDetails Last ranked #381 in 1940 Spain (by decade) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong strange complex serious Name DaysName Days? Italy: December 20Spain: March 10 Images Icon depicting Saint Macarius of Egypt with a cherub Categories blessed, directors, feelings, fortune, happiness, joy, saints, Squishmallows, virtues