Makara (surname)
Appearance
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:
- Robert Makara, Ukrainian skier
- Makara Naotaka (1536–1570), Japanese samurai
References
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Makara Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 18 January 2016.
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Makar Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 18 January 2016.