Mara
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced MAH-rah
Verified name
What does Mara mean?
Bitter, strength, joy
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 502 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 538 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mari
Variant: Marah, Mahrah
Related: Amara
Using Mara across cultures
Simple two-syllable cross-cultural choice.
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