Martha: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lady; mistress”

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مارتھا

מרתא

Martha (مارتھا, Aramaic מרתא) is a Christian girl’s name that means “lady; mistress”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Martha.

Martha at a glance

Meaning: lady; mistress
Gender: Girl
Origin: Aramaic
Faith: Christian
Say it: mar-thuh
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Martha

In English: lady; mistress
اردو میں معنی: خاتون؛ مالکن

Origin and history of Martha

From Aramaic marta, meaning 'lady'. Urdu Bible form مرتھا.

Base wordAramaic marta

How to say and write Martha

Say it: mar-thuh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Martha
Urdu: مارتھا
Original script: מרתא
Known bearer: Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus
Themes: Honour

Sibling names for Martha

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Names like Martha

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Questions about the name Martha

What does the name Martha mean?

Martha means “lady; mistress”. In Urdu: خاتون؛ مالکن. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Martha a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Martha is a girl’s name.

Is Martha a Christian name?

Yes. Martha is used by Christian families. It is of Aramaic origin. From Aramaic marta, meaning 'lady'. Urdu Bible form مرتھا.

How do you pronounce Martha?

Say it “mar-thuh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Martha in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Martha is written مارتھا. In its original script: מרתא.

Who is a famous person named Martha?

Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus

Is the meaning of Martha verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.