Meaning
light, radiance
Origin
Mar is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AO, DZ, EG, ES, FR, HU, IS, IT, MA, MT, MX, MY, TN, US).
Style
- traditional
- elegant
- feminine
- nature
- classic
- religious
Famous people named Mar
- Máire (Mary)
- Māʾr al-ʿAdhāb (Prophet of the Punishment)
- Már Maral
- Saint Mary Magdalene (traditional association)
- Saint Marinus
- Saint Mar of Rome
Variations
Mairéad, Märta, Mâra, Maer, Märle, María, Marina, Marie, Mári, Mare, Mairi, Mary
Popularity
Mar appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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