What is the origin of the name Marsa?

Marsa is a name of Latin origin.

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Marsa

MAR-suh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

Peak Year

#11 in 1953

First Recorded

1942

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A name that can have multiple origins; it may be a variant of Martha (Aramaic for 'lady') or related to placenames like Marseilles.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Mars Mar

Spelling Variations

Marsha Marta Marcy

Similar Names

Martha Marcia Mercy Stella

Personality Traits

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