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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. Bobbi96%
  2. Nikki84%
  3. Kristine83%
  4. Kristie83%
  5. Kristy83%
  6. Kristi83%
  7. Karin79%
  8. Jami78%
  9. Amie76%
  10. Trina76%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanna42%
  2. Mandy42%
  3. Alisa42%
  4. Ginger42%
  5. Lea42%
  6. Candy42%
  7. Angie42%
  8. Kimberley42%
  9. Angelique42%
  10. Jolene43%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Bobbi96%
  2. Dena88%
  3. Nikki88%
  4. Kristy86%
  5. Kristie86%
  6. Kristine86%
  7. Kristi86%
  8. Trisha85%
  9. Tricia85%
  10. Tracie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique47%
  2. Alisa49%
  3. Candy50%
  4. Ginger50%
  5. Mandy53%
  6. Shanna57%
  7. Misty57%
  8. Jolene57%
  9. Rosalind58%
  10. Meredith58%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Charity96%
  2. Marcy96%
  3. Aimee96%
  4. Angelia96%
  5. Amie96%
  6. Nikki92%
  7. Jami92%
  8. Greta91%
  9. Gretchen91%
  10. Kristi89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ronda48%
  2. Kenya51%
  3. Raquel54%
  4. Shanna55%
  5. Deana55%
  6. Kimberley55%
  7. Meredith58%
  8. Shawna59%
  9. Shauna59%
  10. Jodi59%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Bobbi75%
  2. Dena75%
  3. Chasity70%
  4. Tabitha65%
  5. Amie65%
  6. Aimee65%
  7. Kristine63%
  8. Kristie63%
  9. Kristy63%
  10. Kristi63%

Bottom 10

  1. Lea42%
  2. Mindy42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Tamika42%
  5. Keisha42%
  6. Kimberley42%
  7. Sonia42%
  8. Angie42%
  9. Latasha42%
  10. Lorena42%
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