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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. Jilly96%
  2. Julienne96%
  3. Berneice95%
  4. Normie94%
  5. Normy94%
  6. Norrie94%
  7. Drea93%
  8. Georgine93%
  9. Geni93%
  10. Venna93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lyssa42%
  2. Becki42%
  3. Cyn42%
  4. Jori42%
  5. Kassy42%
  6. Flo42%
  7. Layna42%
  8. Emmalu42%
  9. Lique42%
  10. Nyomi42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Netty96%
  2. Nette96%
  3. Bee96%
  4. Bevvy96%
  5. Bev96%
  6. Georgeann96%
  7. Dine96%
  8. Berneice96%
  9. Augustina96%
  10. Gisela96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tala42%
  2. Jil42%
  3. Lexis42%
  4. Scarlie42%
  5. Freeda42%
  6. Pepper42%
  7. Wandie42%
  8. Mags42%
  9. Jori42%
  10. Lilou42%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Gella96%
  2. Myrtice96%
  3. Angie-Lee96%
  4. Joseline96%
  5. Charity-Lou96%
  6. Ro96%
  7. Vincenza96%
  8. Maryah96%
  9. Rosette96%
  10. Hetty96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dada42%
  2. Dima42%
  3. Diamonda42%
  4. Kals42%
  5. Diam42%
  6. Whit42%
  7. Ary42%
  8. Cleopatra42%
  9. Kendi42%
  10. Adie42%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Teri-Ann76%
  2. Ter76%
  3. Dine76%
  4. Teri-Lee76%
  5. Verlie76%
  6. Teri-Jo76%
  7. Resa76%
  8. Berneice75%
  9. Doree75%
  10. Bee75%

Bottom 10

  1. Addilynn42%
  2. Vivianna42%
  3. Rubes42%
  4. Zadie42%
  5. Jaleesa42%
  6. Kassi42%
  7. Mackenzi42%
  8. Dolly-bird42%
  9. Laniya42%
  10. Rhony42%
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