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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. Abie96%
  2. Bram96%
  3. Abram96%
  4. Abraham96%
  5. Alford96%
  6. Jerold96%
  7. Donato96%
  8. Ham96%
  9. Obed96%
  10. Hillard96%

Bottom 10

  1. Filiberto42%
  2. Homer42%
  3. Alvin42%
  4. Shemar42%
  5. Félou42%
  6. Cayd42%
  7. Keegs42%
  8. Marquel42%
  9. Marius42%
  10. Valentino42%

Love potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Verner96%
  2. Muhammed96%
  3. Mitchel96%
  4. Delmer96%
  5. Hyrum96%
  6. Eldred96%
  7. Muhammad96%
  8. Kennard96%
  9. Verlin96%
  10. Garold96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mave42%
  2. Vaney42%
  3. Matt42%
  4. Cale42%
  5. Van-Van42%
  6. Cy42%
  7. Ulises42%
  8. Maverick42%
  9. Anders42%
  10. Johnny42%

Professional potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Leon96%
  2. Camren96%
  3. Stanton96%
  4. Drew96%
  5. Morton96%
  6. Shepherd96%
  7. Drewy96%
  8. Gaylon96%
  9. Winfred96%
  10. Norberto96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Chad42%
  3. Lando42%
  4. Cesar42%
  5. Shellye42%
  6. Darius42%
  7. Geraldo42%
  8. Tys42%
  9. Sheldon42%
  10. Ramses42%

Crush potential for Mar

Top 10

  1. Sanford81%
  2. Reginald79%
  3. Reg79%
  4. Nald79%
  5. Reggy79%
  6. Hillard79%
  7. Jose77%
  8. Beppe77%
  9. Joesph77%
  10. Joe-Joe77%

Bottom 10

  1. Jahlil42%
  2. Jackson42%
  3. Nest42%
  4. Sammy-boy42%
  5. Archie-Bear42%
  6. Lafayette42%
  7. Aden42%
  8. Thor42%
  9. Ishmael42%
  10. Nicolas42%
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