Barney
BAR-nee
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Martha
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Lady, mistress of the house
- Pronunciation
- MAR-thuh
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Aramaic 'martā' meaning lady or mistress.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Aramaic, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
MartaSpanish / Italian
Romance-language form.
Cultural associations
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Martha Washington
1731–1802
First First Lady of the United States as wife of George Washington.
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