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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.

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Friendship potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Georgine93%
  2. Theresia88%
  3. Frederica86%
  4. Phylis85%
  5. Jeanmarie85%
  6. Georgeann85%
  7. Kathern84%
  8. Ruthanne83%
  9. Georgene83%
  10. Helga83%

Bottom 10

  1. Becki42%
  2. Merri42%
  3. Mikki42%
  4. Deedee42%
  5. Velvet42%
  6. Suzie42%
  7. Merilyn42%
  8. Marilou42%
  9. Babette42%
  10. Peri42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Georgeann96%
  2. Georgine95%
  3. Kathyrn95%
  4. Georgene93%
  5. Jeanmarie93%
  6. Ruthanne93%
  7. Deeann93%
  8. Lorretta92%
  9. Theresia91%
  10. Theressa90%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi42%
  2. Barbie43%
  3. Peri45%
  4. Melodee46%
  5. Enola46%
  6. Cherrie46%
  7. Mikki46%
  8. Velvet46%
  9. Eartha48%
  10. Deedee49%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Gaynell96%
  2. Renea96%
  3. Jeanmarie96%
  4. Lisha96%
  5. Meri96%
  6. Phylis96%
  7. Maryalice96%
  8. Ruthanne96%
  9. Beckie95%
  10. Marylynn95%

Bottom 10

  1. Fonda47%
  2. Drucilla47%
  3. Arnita50%
  4. Enola52%
  5. Eartha53%
  6. Drusilla54%
  7. Lita56%
  8. Velvet56%
  9. Carma58%
  10. Regenia58%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Phyliss73%
  2. Georgeann73%
  3. Thresa70%
  4. Jeanmarie70%
  5. Theressa70%
  6. Lorretta70%
  7. Karleen70%
  8. Georgine70%
  9. Theresia69%
  10. Phylis69%

Bottom 10

  1. Glinda42%
  2. Micki42%
  3. Merilyn42%
  4. Ronni42%
  5. Velvet42%
  6. Enola42%
  7. Risa42%
  8. Zoraida42%
  9. Marilou42%
  10. Penni42%
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