Girl name
Martha name meaning
“lady, mistress of the house”
Martha is a feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning lady or mistress of the house. It comes from mārtā, an Aramaic term with those meanings. Marta is a spelling variant, and the name is also known through Martha in the New Testament.
What does Martha mean?
Lady, mistress of the house
In Indonesian: nyonya, perempuan pemilik rumah
Origin and cultural usage of Martha
From Aramaic mārtā, meaning lady or mistress of the house. The name is known through Martha in the New Testament.
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 Martha
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Martha, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Martha as a first name
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Martha Angela
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, bearing messages like an angel.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Angela: angel, messenger
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Martha Gustin
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, grand and noble.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Gustin: great, venerable
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Martha Katherine
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home with purity within.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
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Martha Helen
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, shining brightly like a torch.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Helen: torch, bright light
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Martha Veronika
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home who brings victory.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Veronika: one who brings triumph or victory
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Interpretation
A picture of a blessed, holy woman owning a home, accompanied by a dove.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Yemima: dove
- Olga: holy, blessed
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Interpretation
May she grow into a gentle, delicate maiden, eventually a woman owning a home.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Virginia: maiden, virgin
- Trifena: delicate and refined
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Interpretation
A picture of an exalted woman owning a home, whose birth relates to Christmas.Meaning of each word
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
- Natasha: associated with birth at Christmas
Martha as a middle name
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Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, strong, healthy, and good.Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Agita: good
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Interpretation
A picture of a devoted woman owning a home beside a fruiting date palm.Meaning of each word
- Pia: pious, devoted
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Tamara: a date palm
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Interpretation
May she become a beloved maiden, eventually a woman owning a home.Meaning of each word
- Virginia: maiden, virgin
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
May she become a wise woman owning a home, with a spirit of revival.Meaning of each word
- Sofya: wisdom
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Anastasya: resurrection, return to life
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Interpretation
May she become a strong, healthy woman owning a home, born anew.Meaning of each word
- Valentina: strong and healthy
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Renata: born again
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Interpretation
May she become a just woman owning a home, upholding truth and purity.Meaning of each word
- Yustin: just, upholding what is right
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
Martha as a last name
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Imaculata Martha
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, pure and unblemished.Meaning of each word
- Imaculata: pure, without blemish
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
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Rachel Martha
Interpretation
A picture of a woman owning a home with a ewe within.Meaning of each word
- Rachel: a ewe
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
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Agustine Martha
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, noble and worthy of respect.Meaning of each word
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
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Interpretation
A picture of a woman owning a home, a star, and a messenger angel.Meaning of each word
- Esterina: star
- Angel: angel, messenger
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
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Tamara Martha
Interpretation
A picture of a woman owning a home with a fruiting date palm.Meaning of each word
- Tamara: a date palm
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
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Klara Martha
Interpretation
May she become a woman owning a home, radiant and renowned.Meaning of each word
- Klara: bright, clear, renowned
- Martha: lady, mistress of the house
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How to pronounce Martha
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /marta/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮒ᮪ᮠ |
Is Martha a girl’s name?
Yes, Martha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Martha ranks #116 among girl names in our data sample (65 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Martha
Famous people named Martha
- Martha Christina Tiahahu · b. 1800
- Martha Tilaar · b. 1937
- Martha Gultom · b. 1950
- I Gusti Putu Martha · b. 1913
- Martha Graciela · b. 1999
- Martha Lotang · b. 1962
- Martha Agustina Rumaseuw · b. 1966
- Martha Arfazil · b. 1996
- Martha Christina · b. 1991
- Martha Dewiyanti · b. 1976
- Martha Ermaliana
- Martha Giay · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Martha
What is the meaning of Martha?
Martha means lady, mistress of the house. From Aramaic mārtā, meaning lady or mistress of the house. The name is known through Martha in the New Testament.
Is Martha a girl’s name?
Yes, Martha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Martha have?
Martha has 2 syllables (Mar-tha) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Martha?
Martha ranks #116 among girl names in our data sample (65 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Martha?
Other spellings: Marta.
What full names go well with Martha?
Some ideas: Martha Angela; Valerie Martha Agita; Imaculata Martha.
Famous people named Martha?
Notable people named Martha include Martha Christina Tiahahu, Martha Tilaar, Martha Gultom.
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