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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. Roberta96%
  2. Martha96%
  3. Lawerence95%
  4. Joseph93%
  5. Georgine93%
  6. Andree93%
  7. Linwood93%
  8. Kennith93%
  9. Joesph93%
  10. Ann92%

Bottom 10

  1. Becki42%
  2. Merri42%
  3. Tom42%
  4. Mikki42%
  5. Deedee42%
  6. Alphonzo42%
  7. Ritchie42%
  8. Nanette42%
  9. Velvet42%
  10. Suzie42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Kennard96%
  2. Garold96%
  3. Lawerence96%
  4. Roberta96%
  5. Joseph96%
  6. Gaylon96%
  7. Annette96%
  8. Georgeann96%
  9. Kennith96%
  10. Martha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Matt42%
  2. Edie42%
  3. Johnny42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Randy42%
  6. Zina42%
  7. Van42%
  8. Wanda42%
  9. Lolita42%
  10. Bonnie42%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Terri96%
  2. Deann96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Tamela96%
  5. Denise96%
  6. Teressa96%
  7. Stanton96%
  8. Gaynell96%
  9. Renea96%
  10. Rosetta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla42%
  2. Raynard42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Roxane42%
  5. Dean42%
  6. Karl44%
  7. Brad45%
  8. Van45%
  9. Wanda45%
  10. Darwin46%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Reginald79%
  2. Joesph77%
  3. Joseph77%
  4. Terri76%
  5. Terrie76%
  6. Linwood76%
  7. Teri76%
  8. Therese76%
  9. Theresa76%
  10. Teresa76%

Bottom 10

  1. Rusty42%
  2. Sandy42%
  3. Edie42%
  4. Glinda42%
  5. Ronald42%
  6. Georgia42%
  7. Pennie42%
  8. Richie42%
  9. Eddy42%
  10. Benny42%
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