Marta: meaning of the Hebrew name

מרתה

Pronounced MAR-tah

Meaning of Marta

In Aramaic, Marta means lady or mistress. It is an ancient name from the Second Temple period, known also from the figure of Marta daughter of Boethus in the Talmud.

Marta in Hebrew

Marta is written מרתה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • מMem
  • רResh
  • תTav
  • הHe

Gematria value: 645 (Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Tav 400 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginAramaic
  • Meaninglady, mistress
  • PronunciationMAR-tah
  • Hebrewמרתה
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Marta was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Marta

What does the name Marta mean?

In Aramaic, Marta means lady or mistress. It is an ancient name from the Second Temple period, known also from the figure of Marta daughter of Boethus in the Talmud.

How do you pronounce Marta?

Marta is pronounced MAR-tah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Marta in Hebrew?

Marta is written מרתה in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of Marta?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מרתה adds up to 645 (Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Tav 400 + He 5).

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