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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:

References

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  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.