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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. Lizbeth87%
  2. Elisabeth87%
  3. Fatima84%
  4. Mikayla79%
  5. Serena79%
  6. Clare78%
  7. Maritza77%
  8. Caitlyn76%
  9. Katelynn76%
  10. Madalyn75%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayleigh42%
  2. Keira42%
  3. Gracie42%
  4. Mya42%
  5. India42%
  6. Kylee42%
  7. Lilly42%
  8. Lila42%
  9. Summer42%
  10. Shayla42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Fatima96%
  2. Lizbeth89%
  3. Elisabeth89%
  4. Mikayla85%
  5. Maritza84%
  6. Serena80%
  7. Daniella80%
  8. Natalia79%
  9. Madeleine78%
  10. Ashlyn78%

Bottom 10

  1. Lila42%
  2. Heaven43%
  3. Cassidy44%
  4. Allie49%
  5. Camille49%
  6. Lilly50%
  7. Summer51%
  8. Celeste52%
  9. Esmeralda53%
  10. India54%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Maritza95%
  2. Madeleine91%
  3. Madalyn91%
  4. Daniella88%
  5. Elise87%
  6. Fatima87%
  7. Giselle84%
  8. Mikayla84%
  9. Juliana83%
  10. Serena83%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Khloe48%
  3. Keira48%
  4. Kira49%
  5. Kyra49%
  6. Jada49%
  7. Tessa51%
  8. Makenna51%
  9. Mckenna51%
  10. Alexia52%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Elisabeth68%
  2. Lizbeth68%
  3. Fatima67%
  4. Serena65%
  5. Mikayla63%
  6. Maritza61%
  7. Natalia60%
  8. Clare59%
  9. Alaina59%
  10. Madeleine58%

Bottom 10

  1. Kailey42%
  2. Emilie42%
  3. Lila42%
  4. Delaney42%
  5. Alana42%
  6. Mya42%
  7. Gabriela42%
  8. Summer42%
  9. Kyra42%
  10. Asia42%
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