Marta
Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Marta
Marta means "lady" or "mistress" and derives from the Aramaic name Martha, which comes from the root word meaning "woman of the Lord." The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular cultures, particularly in Romance languages and Scandinavian countries, with notable historical significance as the name of Martha of Bethany, sister of Lazarus in the New Testament.
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Etymology
Marta means "lady" or "mistress" and derives from the Aramaic name Martha, which comes from the root word meaning "woman of the Lord." The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular cultures, particularly in Romance languages and Scandinavian countries, with notable historical significance as the name of Martha of Bethany, sister of Lazarus in the New Testament.
Marta currently ranks #2,056 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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