Marka is a gender-neutral name of African origin, meaning "A People In Western Africa." The name is associated with various places, such as a river in Germany, a village in Iran, a town in Malawi, and a district and refugee camp in Jordan. It is also linked to the area surrounding Oslo in Norway and a missile launch site in the same country. In terms of currency, Marka is connected to the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark and the Polish mark. Additionally, it is the name of a people in Mali, a language, and several individuals, including an Albanian chieftain and a German film title designer. Furthermore, it is associated with a Russian postage stamp publisher and distributor, a Hungarian soft drink, and a Turkish trademark.
Kapedan Marka Gjoni (1861-1925) was a prominent figure in the Mirdita region and tribe in North Albania. Born in Orosh, he was appointed as Kaymakam of Mirdita by the Ottoman Empire when Prenk Bibë Doda was interned in Anatolia for his involvement in the Albanian League of Prizren. Marka Gjoni's legacy is largely associated with the brief existence of the Mirdita Republic of 1921. As the chieftain of the region, he played a significant role in the historical and political landscape of Albania during his time. Marka Gjoni's leadership and influence continue to be remembered and studied for their impact on the region's history.
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