All about the name

Marther

Female

« Martha is an Aramaic name meaning "lady" or "princess," first used in ancient times and popularized by early Christians. »

#60039 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Martha is a name of Aramaic origin that means "lady" or "princess". It was the name of one of Jesus Christ's sisters in the New Testament of the Bible, and it has been used as a given name since ancient times. The name Martha was popular among early Christians and was often chosen for daughters born into religious families. In English-speaking countries, the name Martha gained popularity during the 19th century and reached its peak usage in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s. Today, it is still used as a given name but is not among the most popular choices for newborn girls. Some famous people named Martha include Martha Washington, the first First Lady of the United States, and Martha Stewart, an American businesswoman and television personality.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Marther since 1880

Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1917
6 births
in 1917
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years