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How to pronounce Marcus (MAR-kus)

Marcus

MAR-kus

MARkus

Latin origin, traditional Roman name. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Latin origin, traditional Roman name. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Latin
Meaning
dedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Marc
  • Marko
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor)

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