Origin and Meaning of the Name Martha
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Aramaic
Usage:
English, Scandinavian, biblical
Meaning:
The meaning of the name Martha is "Lady of the house," an Aramaic term. She was the sister of the biblical Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. Made prominent in the U.S. by Martha Stewart.
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2008 Rank:
617
Trend:
2007 Rank:
586
2006 Rank:
526
2005 Rank:
509
2004 Rank:
511
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