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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