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Mertha

MER-thuh

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

190

Peak Year

#17 in 1925

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Martha, which is of Aramaic origin meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Martha Washington

    First First Lady of the United States.

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Personality Traits

NurturingPracticalHomelyDevoted

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