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Martha: Meaning & Origin

Martha is a girl name of Aramaic origin meaning “Lady or mistress; Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her hospitality.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 30% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

MAR-tha

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

70/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 30% of popular names.

Nicknames

Martie

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

41%
32
2010
19
Current
#42
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Sue
  • Martha Anne

Famous Namesakes

  • Martha in the New Testament

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Martha

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