All over the world, Makaru (Makaru 
) is quite a rare masculine given name. The forename Makaru is characteristic of Southern Asia, particularly India, where it is a rare masculine name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Makaru | South Africa, Nigeria, Brazil, Malaysia, India |
Bag, Patel, Pande, Putel, Tandi, Nayak, Mandal, Manjhi, Shabar, Bariha, Behera, Biswal, Bibhar, Padhan, Dharua, Mahanta, Mahakud, Mahakur, Chandan, Kumbhar, Pradhan, Chhatria, Patra, Bagha, Barik, Sethy, Ram, Dip, Lal, Jal, Nag, Sahu, Suna, Seth, Bhue, Bhoi, Bagartti, Podh, Raut, Guru, Naik, Nial, Malik, Majhi, Meher, Munda, Sandh, Singh, Rana, and Mahananda