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Martha

"lady, mistress"

Nicknames Marthita · Tita

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MAR·tah

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Aramaic marta (lady, mistress of the house)

What Martha means

Martha is a girl name of Aramaic origin meaning "lady, mistress". It comes from Aramaic marta (lady, mistress of the house). It is pronounced MAR-tah.

Feast July 29. Saint Martha of Bethany is the patron of cooks and homemakers.

Spellings and variants: Marta.

Nicknames in Mexico: Marthita, Tita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: a common name in Mexico.

Related meanings: saint, family.

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Martha means lady, mistress

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