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The Name Martha - Origin and Meaning of Martha
  



The Name Martha - Origin and Meaning of Martha


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Martha

Aramaic

Usage of the Name Martha

English, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Biblical

Meaning of the Name Martha

The name Martha means "lady" or "mistress" in Aramaic.

Famous Bearers

In the New Testament Martha was the sister of Lazarus and Mary.
Bearers of the name include Martha Graham (1894 - 1991), an American dancer and choreographer; Martha Scott (1912 - 2003), an American actress; Martha Raye (1916 - 1994), an American actress and singer; Martha Hackett (born 1961), an American actress.
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