The baby name Maccabee is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "muh-KAY-bee".
Maccabee is Hebrew in Origin.
Maccabee is a Hebrew name that means "hammer." It is derived from the Hebrew word "maqqebet," which refers to a heavy hammer or mallet used for crushing or pounding. The name Maccabee is most commonly associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek army in the second century BCE.
The Maccabees were a group of Jewish rebels who fought against the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire, which had taken control of the Jewish homeland and attempted to impose its culture and religion on the Jewish people. Led by Judah Maccabee, the Maccabees staged a successful rebellion and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been desecrated by the Seleucids. The holiday of Hanukkah commemorates this victory and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the Temple.
Maccabee is a gender-neutral name that is pronounced "MAK-uh-bee." It is not a common given name in modern times, but it has been used as a surname by Jewish families for centuries. The name is closely associated with the history and culture of the Jewish people, and it carries a sense of strength and resilience, reflecting the bravery and determination of the Maccabees in their fight for freedom and independence.
Maccabee has the following similar or variant Names
- Makabi |
- Maccabi |
- Maccabaeus |
- Makkabi