63%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Spanish Pronounced Pron. ma-KA-ryo [key·IPA] 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. Family Tree·DetailsRelated Names Feminine FormMacariaOther Languages & CulturesKari(Finnish) Macarius, Makarios(Late Greek) Makar, Makari, Makariy(Russian) Images Icon depicting Saint Macarius of Egypt with a cherub Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong strange complex serious nerdy Categories happiness, joy, virtues Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·