Are there any specific suffixes or prefixes commonly used in Macedonian names?

Macedonian surnames usually contain certain suffixes to distinguish between male and female names. Masculine suffixes include ‘-ski,’ ‘-ev,’ ‘-evsk,’ and ‘-ov,’ while feminine suffixes include ‘-eva,’ ‘-ska,’ ‘evska,’ and ‘-ova (2).’

What role do Macedonian baby names play in preserving and celebrating Macedonian identity?

Macedonian baby names play a big role in preserving Macedonian identity. These names have a rich cultural or historical significance associated with them and promote the Macedonian language and culture across the world.

What are some gender-neutral or unisex names commonly used for baby girls in Macedonia?

Some names which are considered to be unisex in Macedonian culture include Ljuba, derived from the Slavic element ‘lyuby,’ meaning love, Vaska which is a Macedonian variant of the name Basil which means ‘king,’ and Angel which is derived from the Latin name Angelus which means ‘messenger.’

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15 Macedonian Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mila	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Mira	Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Milena	Girl	Gracious; Dear
Milica	Girl	A graceful lady; Dear
Milka	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Rival
Marka	Girl	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Pearl
Mihaela	Girl	Who is like God
Mileva	Girl	Gracious; Dear
Mita	Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Marija	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child

Mirjana	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Mare	Girl	Female horse; Star of the sea; Drop of sea; From the sea, marsh, or fen
Marijana	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child
Marjan	Boy	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male
Miroslava	Boy	Grandfather

Infographic: Top Macedonian Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Macedonian Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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