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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. Therese91%
  2. Teri91%
  3. Susanne88%
  4. Betsy87%
  5. Trudy86%
  6. Jeanine85%
  7. Janine85%
  8. Bernadette84%
  9. Nadine83%
  10. Doreen82%

Bottom 10

  1. Belinda42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Mona42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Roxanne42%
  6. Margo42%
  7. Jeannie42%
  8. Pam44%
  9. Janie44%
  10. Lorie44%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Bernadette96%
  2. Janette94%
  3. Doreen94%
  4. Jeanine89%
  5. Teri89%
  6. Betsy89%
  7. Therese89%
  8. Susanne87%
  9. Debora86%
  10. Nadine86%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Vicky47%
  3. Roxanne50%
  4. Margo52%
  5. Mona53%
  6. Gwen57%
  7. Shelley57%
  8. Lou57%
  9. Jeannie58%
  10. Gayle59%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Rosetta96%
  2. Janine96%
  3. Teri96%
  4. Therese96%
  5. Francine96%
  6. Polly95%
  7. Jacquelyn92%
  8. Nadine92%
  9. Margarita91%
  10. Doreen91%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis48%
  2. Karla50%
  3. Vicky55%
  4. Rae55%
  5. Dianna55%
  6. Roxanne56%
  7. Lorna57%
  8. Becky57%
  9. Joni59%
  10. Jayne59%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Teri76%
  2. Therese76%
  3. Doreen75%
  4. Bernadette74%
  5. Jeanine69%
  6. Betsy68%
  7. Susanne66%
  8. Lynne64%
  9. Nadine64%
  10. Deloris63%

Bottom 10

  1. Belinda42%
  2. Roxanne42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Margo42%
  5. Vicky42%
  6. Lucinda42%
  7. Lana42%
  8. Gwen42%
  9. Lorna42%
  10. Janie42%
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