| Meaning | lady, mistress |
| Origin | Aramaic, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mar-tha |
About Martha
Martha carries a timeless quality that has endured through generations, offering parents a name that feels both substantial and approachable. This classic choice has graced countless accomplished women throughout history, lending it an air of quiet dignity. The name possesses a gentle strength that doesn't demand attention but commands respect nonetheless. Its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it practical for everyday use, while its traditional roots provide a sense of heritage and continuity. Martha works beautifully across all stages of life, from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or overly mature.
Nicknames for Martha
| Mar |
| Marty |
| Mattie |
| Mart |
| Marnie |
Famous People Named Martha
| Martha Stewart | American businesswoman and television personality |
| Martha Graham | American dancer and choreographer |
| Martha Washington | First Lady of the United States |
| Martha Nussbaum | American philosopher |
| Martha Lane Fox | British businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Martha Argerich | Argentinian classical pianist |
| Martha Hunt | American model |
| Martha Gellhorn | American war correspondent and writer |
| Martha Plimpton | American actress |
| Martha Jones | American physician and professor |
| Martha Beck | American life coach and author |
| Martha Mattox | American silent film actress |
| Martha Raye | American actress and singer |
| Martha Higareda | Mexican actress and producer |
| Martha Wainwright | Canadian-American singer-songwriter |
| Martha MacCallum | American news anchor |
| Martha Hyer | American actress |
| Martha McSally | American politician and retired Air Force colonel |
| Martha O'Driscoll | American actress and model |
| Martha Plachetka | Czech opera singer |
Characters Named Martha
| Martha Kent | Superman's adoptive mother in DC Comics |
| Martha Jones | Companion to the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who |
| Martha May Whovier | Character in Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" |
| Martha Hanson | Character in the TV series "The Americans" |
| Martha Brewster | Character in the play and film "Arsenic and Old Lace" |
| Martha Cox | Character in the movie "High School Musical" |
| Martha Sowerby | Character in Frances Hodgson Burnett's "The Secret Garden" |
| Martha Dunstock | Character in the musical "Heathers" |
| Martha MacIsaac | Character in the film "Superbad" |
| Martha Schwartz | Character in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Martha Bozeman | Character in the TV series "Westworld" |
| Martha Rodgers | Character in the TV series "Castle" |
| Martha Masters | Character in the TV series "House" |
| Martha Boyd | Character in the TV series "Rectify" |
| Martha Wayne | Mother of Bruce Wayne/Batman in DC Comics |
| Martha Liberty | Character in the video game "BioShock Infinite" |
| Martha Covington | Character in the TV series "Jericho" |
| Martha Lorraine | Character in the novel "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Martha Clifford | Character in James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" |
| Martha May Marcy Marlene | Character in the film "Martha Marcy May Marlene" |