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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. Gussie94%
  2. Bertie93%
  3. Annika92%
  4. Aniya92%
  5. Earnestine92%
  6. Elliana92%
  7. Alfreda92%
  8. Claudine92%
  9. Desire92%
  10. Terrie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Taniya42%
  2. Rosita42%
  3. Estrella42%
  4. Yajaira42%
  5. Jazmyn42%
  6. Dayna42%
  7. Coraline42%
  8. Kalli42%
  9. Keeley42%
  10. Chyna42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Concetta96%
  2. Desire96%
  3. Maryanne96%
  4. Kandice96%
  5. Claudine95%
  6. Patrica95%
  7. Nan94%
  8. Diann93%
  9. Arleen93%
  10. Suzan93%

Bottom 10

  1. Frida42%
  2. Natalya42%
  3. Edie42%
  4. Annabell42%
  5. Lyra42%
  6. Lexus42%
  7. Coraline42%
  8. Zina42%
  9. Zelda42%
  10. Rihanna42%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Marcie96%
  2. Deann96%
  3. Joselyn96%
  4. Patience96%
  5. Janey96%
  6. Tamela96%
  7. Adella96%
  8. Teressa96%
  9. Norene96%
  10. Vergie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlet42%
  2. Isis42%
  3. Roxie42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Octavia42%
  6. Madonna42%
  7. Leonor42%
  8. Rihanna42%
  9. Roxane42%
  10. Sloane42%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Terrie76%
  2. Desire76%
  3. Vernice74%
  4. Verda74%
  5. Mittie74%
  6. Blanch74%
  7. Nan74%
  8. Alannah74%
  9. Gussie74%
  10. Belva74%

Bottom 10

  1. Yara42%
  2. Alessia42%
  3. Kalia42%
  4. Coraline42%
  5. Sydnie42%
  6. Abbey42%
  7. Kayley42%
  8. Aspen42%
  9. Jaliyah42%
  10. Libby42%
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