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Martha name meaning
Last Name
595
in the U.S.
in 2010
595
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Martha mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Martha
User Submitted Origins
English
70%
Spanish
19%
Aramaic
4%
Jewish
4%
Hebrew
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Nigeria says the name Martha is of Hebrew origin and means "A mistress, lady or master. A woman of Authority".
- A user from Alaska, U.S. says the name Martha is of Aramaic origin and means "'lady, the mistress' or 'master'".
- 3 submissions from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Martha means "Lady".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Martha means "lady of the house".
- A user from Belgium says the name Martha is of Spanish origin and means "Strong woman".
- A user from Ghana says the name Martha is of English origin and means "Helpful".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Martha is of English origin and means "Creator".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Latin Martha, from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מַרְתָּא (martā, “mistress”), feminine of מרא (mārā).
- A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.
- The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament.
Martha was also found in the following language(s): Danish, German, Latin, Norwegian, and Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Martha
Notable Persons Named Martha
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart is a businesswoman, writer, television personality, and former fashion model. Martha was given the name Martha Helen Kostyra on August 3rd, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane was an army scout, explorer, performer, and frontier woman. She holds the title The Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane. Calamity was given the name Martha Jane Cannary on May 1st, 1852 in Princeton, Missouri. Calamity is also known as Calamity Jane, Burke, and Martha Jane Canary. She passed away on August 1st, 1903.
Martha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton is an actress, singer, and model. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1981 to present. Martha was given the name Martha Campbell Plimpton on November 16th, 1970 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Martha Washington
Martha Washington was a First Lady of the United States. Martha was born on June 2nd, 1731 in Chestnut Grove (plantation). She passed away on May 22nd, 1802.
Martha MacCallum
Martha MacCallum is a host of america's newsroom, america's newsroom, fox news channel, and (fox news channel). Martha was born on January 31st, 1965 in Buffalo, New York.
Martha Quinn
Martha Quinn is a 1980.0, cable television, and radio personality from the 1980s. Martha was born on May 11th, 1959 in Albany, New York.
- Martha NussbaumPhilosopher
- Yeardley SmithActor
- Martha HuntModel
- Martha GrahamArtist
- Martha GellhornAuthor
- Martha RandolphFirst Lady of the United States
- Martha RayeActress/singer/comedian
- Martie MaguireMusician
- Martha RaddatzAbc News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent
- Martha HyerActress
- Martha JeffersonOffice Holder
- Martha WainwrightSinger-songwriter
- Martha WashMusician
- Martha McSally
Notable Persons With the Last Name Martha
Notable Persons With the Last Name Martha
Princess Märtha
Princess Märtha was royalty. She holds the title Crown Princess of Norway. Princess was born as the child of Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, and Princess Ingeborg of Denmark on March 28th, 1901 in Arvfurstens palats. She breathed her last breath on April 5th, 1954.
Saint Martha
Saint Martha is a saint. She holds the title Virgin, Myrrhbearer, and Wonder Worker of Southern Gaul. Saint was born in probably Iudaea Province.
Rutsel Silvestre Jacinto Martha
Rutsel was born in 1955.
Paul Martha
Paul Martha is a football player. Paul was born on June 22nd, 1942 in Pittsburgh.
King Martha
King was born on December 24th, 1520. She left this life on January 15th, 1584.
Aunt Martha
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Martha | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 48.40% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.54% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.36% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 42.18% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Martha
People with the last name Martha are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Martha
| #54 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #92 | Classic Girl Names |
| #34 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |