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Marco is a name with a distinctly international character, originating from the Latin name Marcus, which derives from the Latin word 'Mars' - the Roman god of war. The name spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean through Roman culture and became one of the most common names in the Christian world thanks to Mark the Evangelist, one of the four Gospel writers in the New Testament. In Jewish communities, the name Marco was adopted particularly in Mediterranean countries - Italy, Greece, the Balkans, and North Africa - as part of the process of integration into local cultures while maintaining Jewish identity. In Jewish culture, the name Marco acquired additional meanings beyond its Roman origin. Kabbalistic scholars and gematria experts found connections to Hebrew words such as 'marak' - broth or purification, symbolizing spiritual purity and renewal. Some link the name to the word 'merchak' - distance, expressing aspiration to rise and elevate, or to 'merkavah' - the spiritual and mystical center in Kabbalah. In Italian Jewish communities, Marco was particularly common among aristocratic and educated families, who saw it as a harmonious blend of Jewish heritage and high European culture. Today, the name Marco carries an aura of cosmopolitanism and cultural openness. It is associated with people of strong character, determination, and natural leadership abilities - traits reflected in its mythological origin connected to the god of war. At the same time, bearers of the name are also known as cultured individuals, open to the world and different cultures, with an ability to bridge between worlds. In modern Israel, the name Marco is chosen by families wishing to preserve their Mediterranean cultural heritage, or by parents seeking an international name that is understood and pronounced easily worldwide, while maintaining a pleasant and familiar Hebrew-Oriental sound.

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In Kabbalah, the name Marco carries an energy of purity and renewal. The connection to the word 'marak' (broth) symbolizes a process of spiritual refinement and purification of the soul from impurities. Kabbalistic scholars also see in the name a connection to the mystical merkavah - the supreme spiritual center, expressing aspiration for spiritual ascent and drawing closer to divine light.

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Marco Polo - the famous Venetian merchant and explorer | Marco Materazzi - Italian football player | Marco Reuven - the mysterious impostor from the 16th century | Marco Antonio Solís - famous Mexican singer

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