Mars' soldier
Pronunciation: MAR-kos
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Marcos is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Mars' soldier". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAR-kos. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Μάρκος
πολέμος και μάχη
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MAR-kos
IPA
/ˈmɑrkɒs/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Hematite
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Marcos was a Roman general, famous for his military campaigns and reorganization of the Roman army in the late 1st century BC. He is best known for his victory over the Germanic tribes in the Teutoburg Forest and his subsequent expulsion by Augustus from Rome.
Late 1st century BC
Marcos, also known as Mark the Evangelist, is traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel according to Mark. He is believed to have lived in the 1st century AD and is considered one of the original twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.
1st century AD
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Marcos
warlike and dedicated to Mars
מרקוס
הוא קדוש ומבורך
Μάρκος
πολέμος και μάχη
Marcus
bellum et pugna
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