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Mara

MAH-rah

Popularity

#588

stable

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

23,551

Peak Year

#568 in 2021

First Recorded

1892

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of debated origin, Mara likely means 'bitter' in Hebrew, but could also be related to a Sanskrit word meaning 'death' or a Celtic word meaning 'sea'.

Nickname Watch

MariMares

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mara Wilson

    American actress known for Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire

  • Mara Brock Akil

    American television and film producer and writer

Nicknames

MariMares

Spelling Variations

MauraMaria

Similar Names

MiraClaraTaraSarah

Personality Traits

IndependentIntelligentStrongCreative

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