makara
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A family name used by people in many countries
- proper noun
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Makara
- The Makara family has lived in this town for generations.
Examples
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The award was accepted by Dr. makara, whose research transformed the field.
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Did you meet anyone from the Makara family?
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Several members of the makara family attended the international conference.
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You can find the name makara in records from different countries around the world.
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Several members of the makara family attended the international conference.
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Did you meet anyone from the makara family?
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You can find the name makara in records from different countries around the world.
Surface Forms
makara main
Etymology
Makara is used as a family name in different countries and often comes from the Sanskrit makara meaning 'sea creature'. A helpful way to remember this surname is to think of the old word for a strong water animal, which made it a name for people, places, or families.
