Martha

Meaning & origin

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.

First names similar to Martha

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Famous people with the first name Martha

• Martha Stewart Writer
• Martha Fiennes Writer
• Martha Vickers American actress
• Martha Gellhorn Writer
• Martha Sitwell Person
• Martha Graham Artist

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