Unisex name
Mara name meaning
“bitter; come, approach”
Mara is a name for girls and boys, commonly linked to the meanings bitter, come, or approach. Biblical Mara is Hebrew in origin and means bitter. In Javanese, the word mara means to come or approach, so the name's meaning depends on the intended language.
What does Mara mean?
Bitter; come, approach
In Indonesian: pahit; datang, mendekat
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Mara
Biblical Mara comes from Hebrew and means bitter. In a Javanese reading, mara means to come or approach, so the name can have different origins.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Mara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mara: bitter; come, approach
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Meaning of each word
- Mara: bitter; come, approach
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Pilipus: lover of horses
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Mara Yordan
Meaning of each word
- Mara: bitter; come, approach
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Mara: bitter; come, approach
- Pilipus: lover of horses
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Mara Jonathan
Meaning of each word
- Mara: bitter; come, approach
- Jonathan: God has given
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Meaning of each word
- Mara: bitter; come, approach
- Yefta: he opens
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
How to pronounce Mara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛ |
Is Mara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mara ranks #356 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mara
Famous people named Mara
- Mara Karma · b. 1926
- Mara Karma · b. 1952
- S. Mara Gd
- Mara Jaksa Harahap · b. 1972
- Mara Karma Thaib
FAQ about the name Mara
What is the meaning of Mara?
Mara means bitter; come, approach. Biblical Mara comes from Hebrew and means bitter. In a Javanese reading, mara means to come or approach, so the name can have different origins.
Is Mara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mara?
Mara is of Hebrew and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Mara have?
Mara has 2 syllables (Ma-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mara?
Mara ranks #356 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mara?
Some ideas: Mara Stephen Leonard; Mara Edmund Pilipus; Mara Yordan.
Famous people named Mara?
Notable people named Mara include Mara Karma, Mara Karma, S. Mara Gd.
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