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Mara

Girl name

Used in 14 countries · Hebrew origin

Meaning

bitter, drop (of water)

Origin

Mara is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in celtic tradition.

It appears in our records across 14 countries (AO, AR, BR, CO, CZ, DE, ES, IE, IR, IT, MX, NL, PT, US).

Style

  • traditional
  • elegant
  • feminine
  • classic
  • international
  • mystical

Famous people named Mara

  • Mara of Castille
  • Mara of Avignon
  • Mara of the Bible
  • Máel Mura
  • a medieval Irish king
  • Saint Mary of the Scillies

Variations

Märja, Maros, Maria, Marah, Marah Sandoz, Marina, Marianna, Maraia

Popularity

Mara 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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