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Mars

Unisex Name day: January 1
Mars is a short form of Amari: on birth records it is written Amari (37,612 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Amari page.
Origin: Multiple (Yoruba, Arabic, Sanskrit). Meaning: strength; or 'eternal'; 'moon/prince' in Arabic readings.
Amari is a name of convergent origins — Yoruba for 'strength', linked to Arabic 'amir' ('prince') and 'qamar' ('moon'), and Sanskrit 'amar' ('immortal, eternal').

Name day for Mars

January 1

Why this day? Mars is a short form of Amari, and shares its name day.

Mars is celebrated in the United States on January 1.

The story of the name Mars

Mars is a short form of Amari. It keeps its origin (Multiple (Yoruba, Arabic, Sanskrit)) and meaning — strength; or 'eternal'; 'moon/prince' in Arabic readings, and shares its name day, January 1.

On birth records, Mars is rarely written as such: the Marss are Amaris (37,612 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Amari page.

Frequently asked questions about Mars

What does Mars mean?

Mars is a short form of Amari, which means strength; or 'eternal'; 'moon/prince' in Arabic readings.

When is Mars's name day?

January 1, together with Amari: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mars a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Amari.

Mars's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mars

Top 10

  1. Lance92%
  2. Kimberly90%
  3. Kelly88%
  4. Troy87%
  5. Jason86%
  6. Brian85%
  7. Tamara84%
  8. Tara83%
  9. Tanya83%
  10. Bradley83%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Tina48%
  4. Eric56%
  5. Tonya59%
  6. Andre59%
  7. Marc59%
  8. Stacy60%
  9. Wendy61%
  10. Stacey62%

Love potential for Mars

Top 10

  1. Christy78%
  2. Kimberly76%
  3. Andre76%
  4. Tonya76%
  5. Angela75%
  6. Veronica75%
  7. Rodney74%
  8. Yolanda74%
  9. Troy74%
  10. Brian74%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacy42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Jill46%
  4. April49%
  5. Tara54%
  6. Darren54%
  7. Marc57%
  8. Tracy57%
  9. Shannon57%
  10. Shawn58%

Professional potential for Mars

Top 10

  1. Deanna68%
  2. Monica68%
  3. Katrina67%
  4. Shane65%
  5. Shawn65%
  6. Erik63%
  7. Brian62%
  8. Yolanda60%
  9. Marc60%
  10. Carrie59%

Bottom 10

  1. Melissa42%
  2. Wendy42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Tracy42%
  5. Shannon42%
  6. Amy42%
  7. Dawn42%
  8. Stacy42%
  9. April42%
  10. Heidi42%

Crush potential for Mars

Top 10

  1. Jason96%
  2. Kelly96%
  3. Stacy96%
  4. Kimberly96%
  5. Melinda96%
  6. Bradley94%
  7. Lance94%
  8. Troy93%
  9. Veronica93%
  10. Christy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre56%
  4. Tonya58%
  5. Marc60%
  6. Eric60%
  7. Erik65%
  8. Jill68%
  9. Katrina70%
  10. Michele71%
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