First name Martha - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
19. January, 29 July
Meaning
The female first name Martha comes from Aramaic and means "lady" or "ruler". It is also common in other languages such as English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with a similar meaning. In the Bible, Martha is the sister of Mary and Lazarus and is described as hardworking and caring. The name has been in use in Germany since the Middle Ages and remains popular to this day.