Makari

MA-kar-EE; muh-KAH-ree
Russian, Greek
"blessed, happy; I wish"

Makari Origin and Meaning

The name Makari is a girl's name meaning "blessed, happy; I wish".

Traditionally a masculine name in Russian and associated with several saints, Makari could also be inspired by the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári, meaning "I wish". Currently used predominantly on boys in the US, it is given to a handful of girls each year, possibly because of its similarity to other popular contemporary choices such as Amari and Kamari.