Aramaic · Girl name
Martha
“lady, mistress”
About the name Martha
Martha is of Aramaic origin, derived from the word ‘marta’, meaning ‘lady’ or ‘mistress’. The name is well-known from the New Testament, where Martha is the sister of Mary and Lazarus, noted for her hospitality and faith. It has been used in literature and continues to be a classic choice for girls.
- Meaning
- lady, mistress
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAR-thah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Martha
- Martha Jane
- Martha Ann
- Martha Louise
- Martha Claire
- Martha Rose
Questions about Martha
- What does Martha mean?
- Martha is an Aramaic name meaning "lady, mistress".
- How do you pronounce Martha?
- Martha is pronounced MAR-thah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Martha?
- Variants of Martha include Marthe, Marta.