Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Oppression; To press, crush
Maacah is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin meaning "to press," "crush," or “oppression.” It appears in the Hebrew Bible for both male and female figures. Maacah refers to David's wife, Nachor's son, and daughter of Absalom, among others in the Torah. With such a versatile name, baby Maacah will be encouraged to make their presence known while respectfully expressing their faith.
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