Presumably, the name Mark comes from the Latin word marcus, which translates as "hammer." There is also a version that this name is directly related to the name of the god of war - Mars. People named Mark have personality traits such as selfishness, pragmatism, truthfulness and discretion.
Personality description
The main character trait of Mark is self-centeredness. It begins to manifest itself in him from early childhood. It often happens that he often becomes the center of everyone's attention. Loving parents pamper him all the time and make all kinds of concessions. An atmosphere of reliability and complete understanding is created in the family circle, this is Mark trying to project onto the people around him.
In his studies, Mark shows a great penchant for science, although it cannot be said that his grades in school are always good. Mark loves to read and playing chess can become his favorite pastime. He is mobile, extremely active and extremely energetic.
In adulthood, Mark remains, as a rule, the same egocentric, and sometimes even envious. He is often jealous of the promotion of his colleagues on the career ladder. Mark simply cannot bear being superior to himself. However, all these experiences are hidden deep inside. In public, Mark is emphatically polite. He captivates those around him with his sincere smile and easy manner of communication. For him, his career and success in life are extremely important.
Mark is pragmatic and secretive. Even people close to him sometimes do not know what he is thinking and what he is experiencing at this moment. In his wife, he chooses a woman who will be willing to sacrifice everything for his success. She must become his soul mate, living exclusively in his interests.
Mark brings up his children in severity, sometimes he is even inclined to show excessive cruelty towards them. He does not like debaters and believes that a man should be the main one in the house. Mark often looks very much like his mother.
Mark has a very complex character. He is cruel and sentimental at the same time, outwardly open, but does not completely trust anyone, he is always surrounded by a crowd of friends, but remains lonely.
Mark's birthday
The patron saint of this name is the Monk Mark the Grave-digger. This saint is known for digging graves in caves for the deceased brethren and never took money for his work, and if he received any little, he gave it to the poor. He was kind and patient with everyone, became famous as the intercessor of all the weak and humiliated.
Name days of Mark according to the church calendar: January 17, May 8 - Mark the Evangelist, Apostle, Bishop of Alexandria, Babylon, Hieromartyr; March 18 - Mark of Egypt, disciple of John Chrysostom; October 11, January 11 - Mark Pechersky, Grave Digger.
