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Mak

Mak (name) means a surname of Chinese, Polish, Ukrainian, or Hungarian origin, depending on family background. Example: “Mak is a common Cantonese surname in Hong Kong.”

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A surname of Chinese, Polish, Ukrainian, or Hungarian origin, depending on family background.
"Mak is a common Cantonese surname in Hong Kong."

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Etymology

As a Chinese surname, from Cantonese 麥/麦 (mak6); as a Polish surname, from Mak or short for Makary; as a Ukrainian surname, short for Makar; as a Hungarian surname, short for Makár.

Origin: Polish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Mak” mean?

The word “Mak” means a surname of Chinese, Polish, Ukrainian, or Hungarian origin, depending on family background.

How do you use “Mak” in a sentence?

Here is “Mak” used in a sentence: “Mak is a common Cantonese surname in Hong Kong.”

What part of speech is “Mak”?

“Mak” is a name.

Where does the word “Mak” come from?

The word “Mak” comes from Polish. As a Chinese surname, from Cantonese 麥/麦 (mak6); as a Polish surname, from Mak or short for Makary; as a Ukrainian surname, short for Makar; as a Hungarian surname, short for Makár.

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