Maci

The first name Maci, used for girls, represents a variant of Macy. This spelling is an English derivation of a surname that has its origin in the French town of Massy, which in turn is derived from the name Maccius. Therefore, Maci can be seen as an English short form of the biblical names Matthias and Matthew, which are traced back to the ancient Greek word Matthaios (Ματθαῖος).

What does the name Maci mean?

Maci is a feminine form that is considered a derivation of Macy, an English surname that has its roots in the French town of Massy and comes from Maccius. Maci is seen as a short form of the biblical names Matthias and Matthew, which trace back to the ancient Greek terms Matthaios (Ματθαῖος) and Mattathías (Ματταθίας), with their origins in ancient Hebrew, derived from mattiṯyāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ). The name means 'the gift of God' or 'the gift of the Lord.' Its roots can be found in ancient Hebrew, where the terms mattat (מַתַּת) for 'the gift' and jhwh (יהוה) for 'the name of God' are crucial. Saint Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in Christian theology, is the author of the Gospel of Matthew. In the Middle Ages, the name Matthew gained significant popularity in Western Europe and can be found in many European languages. Other variants include Macie, Macey, Matia, Mattika, Mattie, Matthäa, Mattea, Mateja, and Teja.

Where does the name Maci come from?

The name Maci has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Maci?

Maci is pronounced like 'Mä-tsi.'

When is the name day of Maci?

The name days for Maci are celebrated on February 24, May 27, August 23, and September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Maci is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female first names. Over a period of ten years, Maci was given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Maci is reflected in its rankings in recent years in various countries.