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GirlPersian

Marfa

MAR-fuh

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Persian

Total Births

10

Peak Year

#5 in 1970

First Recorded

1970

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A feminine given name of Aramaic origin, a form of Martha, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'. It is a classic, somewhat rare name.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marfa Vasilyeva

    A Russian opera singer.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

DignifiedResoluteNurturingIndependent

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