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Martha

/MAHR-thuh/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Lady; mistress of the house

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Martha is a biblical name, borne by the sister of Mary and Lazarus, who famously complained to Jesus that Mary left her to do all the work. It has been a consistently popular name throughout history, particularly in Christian cultures.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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