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Martha
Meaning: lady, mistress of the house · Origin: Aramaic · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Aramaic for 'lady'. In the Gospels Martha is the busy sister of Mary and Lazarus.
Famous people named Martha
- Martha Washington (first US First Lady)
- Martha Graham (dancer)
Nicknames
Mattie, Marty
Variants & related names
Marta, Marthe
Martha name art
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FAQ
What does the name Martha mean?
Martha means “lady, mistress of the house”. It comes from Aramaic.
Is Martha a popular name?
Martha is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Martha?
Mattie, Marty.
What are other forms of Martha?
Marta, Marthe.
Similar names
Mia · Mila · Madison · Maya · Madelyn · Margaret
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.