Name meaning
Markus
may mean “of Mars”
- Origin
- Latin, via German and Scandinavian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, German, Icelandic
- Spellings
- Markus · Marcus
- Say it
- MAR-kus
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Markus is the German and Scandinavian form of Marcus, probably from the Roman god Mars.
Roots
Latin Mars (probable).
Where it is used
Marcus is the full form.
Markus name FAQ
What does the name Markus mean?
Markus may mean “of Mars”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Latin Mars (probable).
Where does the name Markus come from?
Markus is of Latin, via German and Scandinavian origin. Today it is used in English, German, Icelandic families.
How do you pronounce Markus?
Markus is usually pronounced MAR-kus.
Is Markus a boy's or a girl's name?
Markus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Markus?
Related spellings and forms include Marcus.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.