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Name Origin

Markus is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman god Mars. It traditionally means 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike.'

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Famous People

Markus Persson (1979-)

Video game developer

  • Created the video game Minecraft

Markus Lanz (1969-)

Television presenter

  • Hosted popular talk shows in Germany

Markus Zusak (1975-)

Author

  • Wrote the internationally bestselling novel 'The Book Thief'

Markus Söder (1967-)

Politician

  • Minister-President of Bavaria (Germany)
  • Leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU)