Female Name
Macarena
ma.ka.ˈɾe.na
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
60/100
youthful80%
strange140%
complex100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name 'Macarena' originates from a barrio (district) in Seville, Spain. This district is named after a temple that may have been dedicated to a person named Macarius (see Macario). The Virgin of Macarena, a representation of Mary, is widely venerated in Seville, adding a religious and cultural significance to the name.
Etymology
Original Form:
Macarius
Evolution:
From Macarius to Macarena, likely through the naming of a temple and subsequently a district in Seville.
Source:
Historical and cultural records from Seville, Spain.
Related Names
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