Martha
Martha is a Christian girl name of Aramaic origin, meaning “Lady, mistress of the house”.
| Meaning | Lady, mistress of the house |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Aramaic |
| Pronunciation | MAR-thuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland |
Meaning and origin of Martha
Martha comes from Aramaic marta, 'lady' or 'mistress', the feminine of mar, 'lord'. In the Gospels she is the sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany; Luke shows her busy serving while Mary listens to Jesus, and in John she confesses her faith before Lazarus is raised. Martha Washington, wife of the first US president, is a famous bearer.
Is Martha a Christian name?
Martha is a New Testament name, and St Martha is honoured as a patron of homemakers and hospitality in Christian tradition.
How popular is Martha?
Classic name, recently fashionable again in Britain.
Gifts with the name Martha
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Spellings and variants of Martha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Martha mean?
Martha means 'Lady, mistress of the house'. It is of Aramaic origin.
Is Martha a Christian name?
Martha is a New Testament name, and St Martha is honoured as a patron of homemakers and hospitality in Christian tradition.
How do you pronounce Martha?
Martha is pronounced MAR-thuh.
Is Martha a boy or girl name?
Martha is usually a girl name.