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Martha-Jane

Quick answerMartha-Jane is a compound name combining Martha, which derives from Aramaic "Marta" meaning "lady" or "mistress," and Jane, the feminine form of John from Hebrew "Yohanan" meaning "God is gracious." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with…

Aramaic and Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,666
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2018
Syllables3
OriginAramaic and Hebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking Christian
ReligionChristianity
Letters11
Numerology1 Chaldean 11
Global rank#5,666

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Martha-Jane

Martha-Jane is a compound name combining Martha, which derives from Aramaic "Marta" meaning "lady" or "mistress," and Jane, the feminine form of John from Hebrew "Yohanan" meaning "God is gracious." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with notable historical use among Victorian and later generations, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to its component names used separately.

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Etymology

Martha-Jane is a compound name combining Martha, which derives from Aramaic "Marta" meaning "lady" or "mistress," and Jane, the feminine form of John from Hebrew "Yohanan" meaning "God is gracious." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with notable historical use among Victorian and later generations, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to its component names used separately.

Martha-Jane currently ranks #5,666 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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