Martha is a girl's name of Aramaic origin meaning “Lady or mistress; Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her hospitality..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Martie. As of 2023, Martha ranks #673 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #673 in 2023.
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MAR-tha
Phonetic spelling
Currently #673 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Martha means “Lady or mistress; Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her hospitality..” It is a girl's name of Aramaic origin.
Martha is pronounced MAR-tha.
Martha is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Martha currently ranks #673 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Martha include Martie.
Middle names that pair well with Martha include Martha Jane, Martha Sue, Martha Anne.
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