Marta

A name of Swedish origins, the meaning of Marta is 'the lady', so it is traditionally a name given by parents to their daughters. In Polish, the meaning of Marta is ‘bitter’. A variant of the name Martha, this name has Slavic roots. In the Greek, Persian and Italian languages, the name means ‘jewel’ or ‘child of light’. In Latin, Marta means ‘warlike’ and also ‘one who loves writing’. ‘A mistress’ and ‘provoking’ is the meaning in the Aramaic language. This name appears in the New Testament, as the name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany. In Akkadian, Marta means ‘the daughter’ and in Roman, the meaning of this name is ‘dedicated to the planet Mars’. A notable bearer of this name is Marta Washington, who was the wife of the first American president George Washington.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

lady

Origin

Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Slavic

Numerology

M is for melody, the song of life.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

T is for talent, hidden or not.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Marta lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Marta in Pop Culture

• Hector Barbossa "Pirates of the Caribbean" series
• Hector son of Priam in Greek mythology
• Hector of the Mist outlaw in The Legend of Montrose (1819) by Sir Walter Scott
• Hector slave to Gabriel Harrison in William Gilmore Simms's novel The Yemassee (1835)
• Hector Madden character in television series "The Hour"