Martha
Girl name · Aramaic · pronounced MAR-thuh
Verified name
What does Martha mean?
Lady or mistress
Origin and language
Aramaic
Language family: English|Aramaic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 575 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 164 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Marti, Mattie, Patty
Variant: Marta, Marthe
Related: Martine, Martina
Using Martha across cultures
New Testament sister of Mary and Lazarus.
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