Makara (surname)

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Makara is a surname that occurs in several cultures and languages. It is a Slavic surname, which is a variant of Makar, derived from the given names Makary or Makar, which are forms of the Greek name Makarios, meaning blessed. [1] [2]

Makara is also a Japanese family name. The name may refer to:

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References

  1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Makara Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 18 January 2016.
  2. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Makar Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 18 January 2016.