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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. Herman94%
  2. Joe93%
  3. Roland91%
  4. Henry90%
  5. Harry90%
  6. Jack87%
  7. Albert83%
  8. Herbert83%
  9. Clifford83%
  10. Bernard83%

Bottom 10

  1. Alvin42%
  2. Calvin42%
  3. Marvin42%
  4. Melvin42%
  5. Lloyd44%
  6. Lewis45%
  7. Ralph46%
  8. Sam48%
  9. Billy49%
  10. Arthur49%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Joe96%
  2. Clifford93%
  3. Herman87%
  4. Louis85%
  5. Lester85%
  6. Elmer85%
  7. Henry84%
  8. Jack84%
  9. Harry84%
  10. Albert84%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin47%
  2. Leonard51%
  3. Marvin51%
  4. Lloyd52%
  5. Edwin54%
  6. Ralph55%
  7. Alvin57%
  8. Sam57%
  9. Lewis60%
  10. Melvin60%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Leon96%
  2. George96%
  3. Alfred95%
  4. Joe91%
  5. Maurice89%
  6. Gilbert88%
  7. Elmer87%
  8. Jack86%
  9. Eugene84%
  10. Ray84%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald45%
  2. Warren48%
  3. Calvin49%
  4. Franklin51%
  5. Leonard51%
  6. Cecil54%
  7. Milton57%
  8. Billy61%
  9. Harvey62%
  10. Edward62%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Joe77%
  2. Roland74%
  3. Henry70%
  4. Jack70%
  5. Herman70%
  6. Harry70%
  7. Clifford70%
  8. Herbert69%
  9. Donald66%
  10. Gilbert66%

Bottom 10

  1. Melvin42%
  2. Marvin42%
  3. Lewis42%
  4. Sam42%
  5. Edwin42%
  6. Arthur42%
  7. Leonard42%
  8. Leon42%
  9. Lloyd42%
  10. Alvin42%
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