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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. Jillian96%
  2. Bobbi96%
  3. Eugenia95%
  4. Geneva93%
  5. Ernestine92%
  6. Harriett92%
  7. Bernadine92%
  8. Harriet92%
  9. Henrietta92%
  10. Therese91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayleigh42%
  2. Keira42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. Gracie42%
  6. Mandy42%
  7. Belinda42%
  8. Cassie42%
  9. Sasha42%
  10. Felicia42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Fatima96%
  2. Bernadine96%
  3. Bernadette96%
  4. Bobbi96%
  5. Jeannette94%
  6. Janette94%
  7. Jillian94%
  8. Doreen94%
  9. Eugenia93%
  10. Henrietta92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lila42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Heaven43%
  7. Sasha44%
  8. Willow44%
  9. Cassidy44%
  10. Aria44%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Charity96%
  2. Marcy96%
  3. Rosetta96%
  4. Janine96%
  5. Jillian96%
  6. Harmony96%
  7. Jeannine96%
  8. Henrietta96%
  9. Harriett96%
  10. Aimee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Nova43%
  4. Londyn44%
  5. Scarlett44%
  6. Genesis45%
  7. Estella46%
  8. Ivy46%
  9. Khloe48%
  10. Britney48%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Bernadine76%
  2. Teri76%
  3. Therese76%
  4. Bobbi75%
  5. Dena75%
  6. Doreen75%
  7. Bernadette74%
  8. Jillian74%
  9. Eugenia70%
  10. Mable70%

Bottom 10

  1. Krystal42%
  2. Cheyenne42%
  3. Lyla42%
  4. Hillary42%
  5. Randi42%
  6. Kailey42%
  7. Lea42%
  8. Mindy42%
  9. Millie42%
  10. Cassie42%
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