Irish girl name
Macha Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Macha means uncertain, possibly plain. From Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning, perhaps linked to a plain or to a goddess
Macha is the name of several women in Irish tradition, all tied to the royal centre of Ulster at Emain Macha, near Armagh. One was a goddess who was forced to race against the king's horses while she was pregnant and who cursed the men of Ulster with a weakness at times of crisis. Another was a queen who built a great fortress. The name has an uncertain origin, and the middle sound is the soft guttural ch found in Irish and Scottish. It is rare as a given name but impressive, suiting families who enjoy mythology.
Variants of Macha
MáchaMachMaca
In Irish myth
Macha was a goddess of sovereignty and war, linked to Emain Macha, who cursed the Ulstermen after being forced to race while heavily pregnant.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Macha mean?
Macha means "uncertain, possibly plain". From Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning, perhaps linked to a plain or to a goddess.
How do you pronounce Macha?
Macha is pronounced MAH-kha.
What is the origin of Macha?
Macha is of Irish origin. From Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning, perhaps linked to a plain or to a goddess.