About Machias
The name "Machias" is of Native American origin, specifically from the Passamaquoddy tribe. It is derived from the Passamaquoddy-Penobscot word "Mawooshen" or "Machias," which means "bad little falls" or "bad little run." The name refers to the Machias River in Maine, known for its turbulent waters and rapids.
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Most individuals with the name Machias are male.
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Here's how to represent Machias in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Machias using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.