Where does “Maccabaeus” come from?

Maccabaeus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Μᾰκκᾰβαῖος, from Hebrew מַכַּבִּי.

Maccabaeus (Latin): Maccabee

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	Μᾰκκᾰβαῖος	—
2	Hebrew	מַכַּבִּי	—

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