Mara
Mara is a name of Hebrew origin and is generally used to name a baby girl. In Ireland, the name is also used as surname, a shortened version of the surname O'Mara. This is a variation of the old ecclesiastical name Marcel in Hungarian, a nickname for Marek or Martin. The present meaning of Mara is ‘bitter’ which suggests strength. In Syrian and Nigerian, the meaning of Mara is a 'woman' and 'beautiful' respectively. In Hindu and Buddhist cultures, the word Mara is related to different Sanskrit words 'mala', which means 'rosary', 'mallika', which means 'jasmine', and 'maurya' which means 'peacock'. A retired tennis player from Italy, Mara Santangelo won her first WTA in 2006 and won The French Open, Grand Slam Doubles in 2007. Adele Mara, an American actor, singer and dancer was popular in the '40s, '50s, '60s. She appeared as the dancer on ‘Xavier Cugat's Show.’ Mara has been on the list of top 1000 names in the United States since the '50s.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
bitter
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.
A is for accomplished, in all that you do.
R is for reasonable, your understanding way.
A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.
Lucky
Mara lucky number is 6.
Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Mara
- La Mara pen name of German writer Marie Lipsius
- Kate Mara American actress
- (Patricia) Rooney Mara American actress
Mara in Pop Culture
- "The Passion of Artemisia" novel by Susan Vreeland
- "L'Artemisia" opera composed by Francesco Cavalli
- "Artemisia" (1634) painting by Rembrandt
- Artemisia capital city of Luna, the moon colony from Marissa Meyer's 'Lunar Chronicles'
- Artemisia a genus of plants that include wormwood and sagebrush
