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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. Bobbi96%
  2. Jermaine93%
  3. Shaun87%
  4. Nikki84%
  5. Kristine83%
  6. Kristie83%
  7. Kristy83%
  8. Kristi83%
  9. Karin79%
  10. Jami78%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanna42%
  2. Mandy42%
  3. Jodie42%
  4. Damon42%
  5. Alisa42%
  6. Ginger42%
  7. Lea42%
  8. Candy42%
  9. Angie42%
  10. Jody42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Bobbi96%
  2. Dena88%
  3. Nikki88%
  4. Kristy86%
  5. Jermaine86%
  6. Kristie86%
  7. Kristine86%
  8. Kristi86%
  9. Trisha85%
  10. Tricia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon45%
  2. Kris46%
  3. Angelique47%
  4. Alisa49%
  5. Candy50%
  6. Ginger50%
  7. Mandy53%
  8. Jody54%
  9. Marlon55%
  10. Shanna57%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Charity96%
  2. Marcy96%
  3. Aimee96%
  4. Angelia96%
  5. Amie96%
  6. Nikki92%
  7. Jami92%
  8. Greta91%
  9. Gretchen91%
  10. Toby89%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon48%
  2. Ronda48%
  3. Quincy49%
  4. Kenya51%
  5. Raquel54%
  6. Shanna55%
  7. Deana55%
  8. Kimberley55%
  9. Marlon56%
  10. Darin56%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Jermaine75%
  2. Bobbi75%
  3. Dena75%
  4. Shaun70%
  5. Chasity70%
  6. Tabitha65%
  7. Amie65%
  8. Aimee65%
  9. Leigh64%
  10. Lesley64%

Bottom 10

  1. Lea42%
  2. Mindy42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Tamika42%
  5. Keisha42%
  6. Kimberley42%
  7. Sonia42%
  8. Angie42%
  9. Latasha42%
  10. Jodie42%
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