Makara

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Makara has different meanings across different cultures, but most commonly refers to a mythical creature in Hindu mythology, depicted as a half-land animal and half-sea creature. In Sanskrit, Makara also means 'sea monster' or 'crocodile'. It is also associated with the zodiac sign Capricorn which is symbolized by a sea-goat.
Scripts(How to write)
मकर
មករា(Khmer)
Pronunciation
meh-ka-RA
muh-KAR-uh (for boys) and muh-KA-ruh (for girls)
Popularity
As a relatively uncommon name, Makara has not gained widespread popularity. It is difficult to determine its ranking in the world, but it is likely to be low on the list of popular baby names.

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Makara Name meanings & History

Makara has different meanings across different cultures, but most commonly refers to a mythical creature in Hindu mythology, depicted as a half-land animal and half-sea creature. In Sanskrit, Makara also means 'sea monster' or 'crocodile'. It is also associated with the zodiac sign Capricorn which is symbolized by a sea-goat. Means "January" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit मकर (makara), referring to the constellation Capricornus. Makara is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is most commonly given to babies in India and other parts of South Asia. In recent years, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States and in Europe.

Zodiac Sign of Makara: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Makara:

M: Mushy,Memorabilia,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Manipulative

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action

K: Kind,Karma,Karate,Kundalini

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

Makara is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Makara (Female)

Usage: Hindi

Meanings: (Hindi) Astrology: another name for the zodiac sign Capricorn.

Other Forms: Makarah, Makarra, Makarrah


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