Maciu
Maciu is a masculine given name commonly found in Fiji and among Pacific Island communities. The name is the local form of Matthew, reflecting the influence of Christian traditions in the region and the adaptation of biblical names to Fijian phonology. In many contexts, Maciu functions as a standard personal identifier used in everyday life, education, and religious communities.
The spelling Maciu illustrates how Fijian pronunciation shapes transliteration of Western names. Variants and transliterations can
Culturally, Maciu is part of the widespread adoption of biblical names during missionary eras and continues