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Martinha

“Martinha is a feminine Portuguese diminutive form of Marta, derived from the Aramaic name Martha, meaning "lady" or "mistress." The name has roots in Christian tradition, popularized by Saint Martha of Bethany in the New Testament, and is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil and Portugal, with historical ties to Catholicism.”

Aramaic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#562
TrendNew ★
Peak year2014
Syllables3
OriginAramaic
LanguagePortuguese
CulturePortuguese-speaking
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#562

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

About the name Martinha

Martinha is a feminine Portuguese diminutive form of Marta, derived from the Aramaic name Martha, meaning "lady" or "mistress." The name has roots in Christian tradition, popularized by Saint Martha of Bethany in the New Testament, and is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil and Portugal, with historical ties to Catholicism.

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Etymology

Martinha is a feminine Portuguese diminutive form of Marta, derived from the Aramaic name Martha, meaning "lady" or "mistress." The name has roots in Christian tradition, popularized by Saint Martha of Bethany in the New Testament, and is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil and Portugal, with historical ties to Catholicism.

Martinha currently ranks #562 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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