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Mar

Girl Name day: July 29 In French: Marthe
Mar is a short form of Martha: on birth records it is written Martha (551,459 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Martha page. Also a short form of Marian, Marissa, Marla.
Origin: Aramaic. Meaning: Lady, mistress (of the house).
From Aramaic marta (מרתא) 'lady, mistress', the feminine of mar 'lord, master'.

Name day for Mar

July 29

Why this day? Mar is a short form of Martha, and shares its name day.

Mar is celebrated in the United States, Spain and Brazil on July 29; Argentina and Germany on August 15.

The story of the name Mar

Mar is a short form of Martha. It keeps its origin (Aramaic) and meaning — lady, mistress (of the house), and shares its name day, July 29.

On birth records, Mar is rarely written as such: the Mars are Marthas (551,459 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Martha page. Mar is also a short form of Marian, Marissa, Marla.

Frequently asked questions about Mar

What does Mar mean?

Mar is a short form of Martha, which means lady, mistress (of the house).

When is Mar's name day?

July 29, together with Martha: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mar a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Martha.

Mar's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 2/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Roberta96%
  2. Martha96%
  3. Norma94%
  4. Bertha93%
  5. Andrea93%
  6. Genevieve93%
  7. Ann92%
  8. Hannah92%
  9. Anna92%
  10. Anne92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Alyssa42%
  3. Dora42%
  4. Cassandra42%
  5. Brianna42%
  6. Toni42%
  7. Zoey42%
  8. Mae42%
  9. Bonnie42%
  10. Jennifer42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Roberta96%
  2. Annette96%
  3. Martha96%
  4. Beverly96%
  5. Andrea95%
  6. Janet94%
  7. Jeanette94%
  8. Bertha93%
  9. Hattie92%
  10. Paige90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Maggie42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Bonnie42%
  7. Maya42%
  8. Zoe43%
  9. Dora44%
  10. Savannah44%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Terri96%
  2. Lorraine96%
  3. Denise96%
  4. Amy96%
  5. Lillian96%
  6. Angela96%
  7. Rose96%
  8. Theresa96%
  9. Annette96%
  10. Hattie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Carla42%
  3. Whitney42%
  4. Kendra42%
  5. Destiny42%
  6. Crystal45%
  7. Maxine45%
  8. Harper45%
  9. Wanda45%
  10. Gloria46%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Terri76%
  2. Theresa76%
  3. Teresa76%
  4. Roberta75%
  5. Beverly75%
  6. Martha75%
  7. Andrea74%
  8. Annette71%
  9. Bethany70%
  10. Norma70%

Bottom 10

  1. Clara42%
  2. Georgia42%
  3. Nellie42%
  4. Mia42%
  5. Juanita42%
  6. Maya42%
  7. April42%
  8. Kylie42%
  9. Julia42%
  10. Ariana42%
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