Macedonia, an ancient kingdom situated in the north of ancient Greece is one of the most famous nations in the history. The country attained freedom during Israel’s middle kingdom years but was captured by Persia in the fifth century. But King Alexander I helped free Macedonia in the Peloponnesian war.
The lingua Franca of Macedonia is derived from Latin, Greek, which was why Macedonian names have a Greek and Latin flavors in them. Some Thracian, Turkish, Slavic, Latin, and Paionian names are also used. But in the olden times, Macedonian names were as Greek as Thessalian, Peloponnesian, Sicilian, or Ionian names, with some being used exclusively in their dialect. Hebrew names, especially those appearing in the Bible, began appearing in Macedonia with the arrival of Christianity. This also led to the fading of Thracian names, and it eventually disappeared by the fourth century, leaving only Greek, Latin, and Hebrew names surviving.
The Macedonian naming custom involves giving children a Christian name, and any other name of the parents’ choice. The second name could be taken from any source, culture, or region. But the first name must be derived from the Bible. To help you in making choices, MomJunction has compiled a list of Macedonian baby names. Take a look!
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aco | One who helps or defends mankind | Boy | |||
Admetos | One who cannot be tamed. | Boy | |||
Aeropos | Male form of the name Aerope. | Boy | |||
Agelaeia | She who belongs to a herd. | Girl | |||
Alketas | Strength, a strong man. | Boy | |||
Amyntas | Defender | Boy | |||
Ana | Gracious and satisfying | Girl | |||
Anastasija | Resurrection; coming back to life | Girl | |||
Andrej | Old Greek - Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andreas | Boy | |||
Androtimos | One who is honest and brave. | Boy | |||
Antigonos | Like the ancestor | Boy | |||
Antipatros | Like the father | Boy | |||
Archelaos | Master of the people. | Boy | |||
Argaios | Glistening and shining. | Boy | |||
Arridhaios | Something that's too terrifying. | Boy | |||
Athenais | Small | Girl | |||
Autodikos | The one who takes law in hands. | Boy | |||
Axios | A capable man. | Boy | |||
Balakros | One who is bald. | Boy | |||
Bashkim | Unity or alliance | Boy | |||
Berenike | One who brings victory. | Girl | |||
Besart | Golden oath | Boy | |||
Blagorodna | A noble woman | Girl | |||
Blazhe | A sweet and pleasant man who is blessed | Boy | |||
Bogdanoff | Gift of God. | Boy | |||
Cynna | One who is tough. | Girl | |||
Dafina | High worthy individual | Girl | |||
Damjan | Croatian form of Damian, meaning to tame. | Boy | |||
David | A beloved friend | Boy | |||
Deinokratis | A terrible ruler. | Boy | |||
Dimitar | A female variant of Demetrius, which means Mother or Earth mother | Boy | |||
Dimitrov | Macedonian form of Demeter, meaning earth. | Boy | |||
Dimnos | A term meaning I have fear. | Boy | |||
Dusana | Soul | Girl | |||
Elisie | My God is salvation | Boy | |||
Eurydike | Wide justice | Girl | |||
Eva | life or living one. | Girl | |||
Hegelochos | The one who always walks ahead. | Boy | |||
Hephaistion | Greek god of fire and ice. | Boy | |||
Herakleides | The key of Hera. | Boy | |||
Ilina | My God is Yahweh | Girl | |||
Jakle | Macedonian form of Jacob, meaning supplanter. | Boy | |||
Jakov | May the God watch over you | Boy | |||
Jana | Man; People; One who is a kind human being | Girl | |||
Josif | Macedonian form of Joseph, meaning God will increase. | Boy | |||
Jovan | They are sensative, refined and intelligent persons. They enjoy their life and keep happy others. | Boy | |||
Jovana | They inspire others, control and relief the matters of others. They want to make a different and unique world to attract others. | Girl | |||
Julijan | Macedonian form of Julian. It means youthful. | Boy | |||
Karanos | Ruler, king or leader | Boy | |||
Kassandros | Shining upon man. | Boy | |||
Kleitus | Calling forth or summoned. | Boy | |||
Kleocharis | A famous man | Boy | |||
Kleopatra | A form of Cleopatra, meaning glory to father. | Girl | |||
Kliment | One who is merciful and mild. A variant of Clement. | Boy | |||
Koinos | Something or someone common or usual. | Boy | |||
Korragos | Leader of the army. | Boy | |||
Krasomila | Lover of beauty | Girl | |||
Krateros | One who is powerful. | Boy | |||
Kritolaos | The chosen of the people . | Boy | |||
Laomedon | The one who governs . | Boy | |||
Lazar | God will help | Boy | |||
Leocharis | Lion's grace. | Boy | |||
Leonnatos | One who is dashing like the lion. | Boy | |||
Liljana | Macedonian form of the name Lily | Girl | |||
Luka | One who shines his light on others | Boy | |||
Macedonia | Adoration or burning | Boy | |||
Marija | A woman of the sea of sorrowness | Girl | |||
Marijana | A graceful woman in the sea of bitterness | Girl | |||
Marko | One who is malny but tender | Boy | |||
Matej | One considered a God's Gift | Boy | |||
Mateja | He is a God' s Gift | Boy | |||
Menelaos | Withstanding the people . | Boy | |||
Mihail | A lovely gift from the God | Boy | |||
Mila | A Gracious or a beautiful dear | Girl | |||
Mitron | The man who loves his mother. | Boy | |||
Mojcej | A form of Moses. It means to draw out. | Boy | |||
Neoptolemus | New war | Boy | |||
Nikanor | Victory | Boy | |||
Odisej | To hate or to be grieved. | Boy | |||
Parmenion | The descendant of Parmenon. | Boy | |||
Paskal | A variant of Pascal, meaning one born during Easter. | Boy | |||
Pausanias | Name of a Spartan king. It means grief or sorrow. | Boy | |||
Peithon | The one who persuades. | Boy | |||
Perdikkas | Partridge. | Boy | |||
Petar | Old Greek - Rock; Stone; A variant of Pero; A form of Peter | Boy | |||
Petka | Friday or preparation. | Girl | |||
Petrov | A form of Peter. It means rock. | Boy | |||
Peukestas | One who is sharp. | Boy | |||
Philotas | Ancient Greek word for friendship. | Boy | |||
Philoxenos | Friend of strangers | Boy | |||
Polemon | The one who is fighting in a war. | Boy | |||
Polyperchon | Much rush | Boy | |||
Prepelaos | One who is distinguished. | Boy | |||
Ptolemeos | One who is aggressive or war like. | Boy | |||
Risto | One who hears the Christ | Boy | |||
Rosa | A woman who is like a dew | Girl | |||
Rozalija | A woman who is like the beautiful rose | Girl | |||
Rumena | Feminine form of Rumen, meaning ruddy or red cheeked. | Girl | |||
Sara | Princess | Girl | |||
Seleukos | To be light or to be white. | Boy | |||